what do u put in ur refugium?

i was wondering what are you guys putting in your refugium such as sand, LR, Mud, Kitty cat, chaeto and other.... I am thinking of getting some chaeto and some LR in the fuge, no sand sound good?

 

Not sure why you wouldn't put sand in your fuge, it is another area in your system that can contain beneficial bacteria. If you have the space in your fuge then add 5 inches or so and this will help no end in keeping your nitrates nice and low.

I also have some live rock and chaeto in mine and it works a treat.

[Edit] Just noticed on your signature that you have a new tank in progress, do you have your Koralia pumps yet, if not then Hydor are releasing some new ones next month to coincide with their new wave machine. If you haven't already purchased them then you may want to sit tight for a month or so.

 

I have wal-mart clay kitty litter for the base, chaetomorpha and a couple pieces of live rock. Works like a charm.

 

plenum fuge with sand, rock, chaeto

 

I have some live rock rubble and caulerpa in mine, no sand or mud yet, I'm still trying to decide which would be better for my system.

 

mine 40 breeder is 12 high and if I set the chamber at 5 I might not have a lot of room for chaeto to grow I have a two in sb in the display

 

btw I'll get the koralia when it comes out so I'll have 4 in the tank

 

anyone else?

 

anyone have a uv sterilizer on it before it returns to the main tank?