May 12, 2013 · I'm doing a 40g build with a sump and am wondering if I need a refugium. I'll have a skimmer and plan to keep softies, LPS and SPS. It will not be an ultra-low nutrient setup. I …

Jul 15, 2020 · Assuming you have an adequate space for either setup which one do you prefer? Algae Scrubbers or Refugiums or something else?

Jan 24, 2013 · After reading the articles on the most recent Coral magazine “Refugiums gone Wild”, I’ve decided to add my knowledge and experience on the subject. Both Julian Sprung …

Apr 28, 2021 · The refugium is an auxiliary tank on your main, display tank. It serves as a sort of refuge for both primary producers and primary consumers (i.e. intermediaries) such as pods. …

May 27, 2020 · IME, a refugium (properly sized AND lighted) will clear up any tank of algae. In my case it was so effective that Dinos took over the tank, as I had 0 phosphates, so I halved the …

Nov 21, 2023 · Refugium is a refuge from predators. Algae filter will do that, however don’t expect a small algae filter to perform much nutrient export. Algae turf scrubber is a separate …

Jun 15, 2013 · Notice in this article how running the lights in the refugium when the display lights are off makes the pH much more steady. They do not have to or need to run 24/7 and its …

May 7, 2020 · Hi, This will be my first thread. I wanted to post the construction of my refugium because I have not seen a similar setup. Although the idea is well out there to have a separate …

Jul 14, 2023 · I love my cpr hob refugium. I still run it even with my newest tank with a sump build. I am able to keep the macro algae contained and light spill at a minimum. What size cpr fuge …

Aug 28, 2018 · Hi! I’m new to setting up a saltwater tank and I’m currently looking into designing one of 40 gallon tank into a sump with a refugium to work with my bean animal setup. on a 80 …