What filter substrate in Reef/Refugium

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by dmcor, Mar 2, 2006.

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  1. dmcor

    dmcor Plankton

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    Fairly new reef tank with refugium. Lots of little things (pods?) growing in the refugium. Literature says these are good when sucked into the main tank. QUESTION - Don't they then get trapped in the filter bag? Do most reef/refugium tanks use filter bags on the return water?
    ANOTHER QUESTION: When I feed Plankton should I shut off the skimmer? (ASM G-3). Thanks for any help
     
    dmcor, Mar 2, 2006
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  2. JAFO

    JAFO Astrea Snail

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    Once again, your tank. If it was mine I would get rid of the filter bag.
     
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  3. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    I don't use a filter bag on my return.
    I figure if it makes it through the pump it's ok for the tank. :)

    Jim
     
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  4. Zissou

    Zissou Fire Shrimp

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    i agree if it handles the bubble traps and makes it through the return pump let it pass to the tank. this works well for me since i am circulating pods to my ever hungry mandarins from the refugium. as far as turning off the skimmer i dont. i try to target feed and then let the rest circulate.
     
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