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 …

May 20, 2021 · The refugium means lighting up your entire sump and getting algae growth in places you don't want it, like on equipment. Also cheato grows in a ball or glumps together …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Jun 28, 2022 · True "refugium" (a refuge for something) - maybe it is helpful in creating more room for pods to stabilize a population. It may also harbor sponges and other filter feeders that …