refugium

  1. P

    Is a refugium effective at nutrient export? And is there scientific literature to back it up?

    I’ve been running a refugium since day one but never found it made much of a difference with nutrient export. It definitely grows pods but I wonder if porous media would do the same. I’m wondering if there’s any scientific literature addressing any of the following questions: Any studies...
  2. clark griswold

    Texas Refugiums Drygoods SOLD Kessil H160 Tuna Flora Refugium Light

    $140 shipped. Used approx 6 months.
  3. Wuffletoast

    Questions on a Refugium

    I'm Purchasing a hang on the back Refugium for my 29 gal tank. I currently have a quiet flow filter and a Fluval PS1 protein skimmer. The protein skimmer doesn't seem to be creating any foam and is still shooting out micro bubbles after two months now causing them to stick to my yellow wrasse...
  4. Sidsreef

    Waterbox 60.2DX Sump dilemma

    Hello All, So I'm looking to get a waterbox 60.2DX because the standard sump in my opinion is straight trash. I am having trouble understanding the DX sump for the 60.2 because there is an ATO reservoir in it when I could be using that real estate for a refugium for my tank. (picture below for...
  5. Rit6942

    New Hampshire Refugiums LED Drygoods Kessil A360x Refugium LED light NEW !

    A left over refugium light from latest tank project currently working on that I wont need. A top tier Kessil A360X refugium model. Save serious $. New. $300 local pickup. $325 shipped. Will also do an even swap for a A360x Tuna Blue model!
  6. Rit6942

    New Hampshire Lighting LED Drygoods Kessil H80 Tuna Flora NEW! SOLD

    New in box Kessil H80 Tuna Flora. $99 shipped! Local pick up also welcome! Located in NH. SOLD
  7. AlgaeBarn

    A little something something we have been working on..

    A little something something we have been working on in our macroalgae grow out tanks:
  8. Seanjo

    Did my new tank just turbo cycle?

    Hello, I just set up a new lagoon style frag tank. It is two 20G tanks plumbed into a 36G sump. I am attempting a clear bottom build and only have 10lbs of miracle mud for substrate in the sump. I took about 50lbs rock from a tank that's been running for 20 years, cleaned it up and cooked it for...
  9. JLReef

    Build Thread 16gallon aio on tap water + refugium camber

    happy to show of my blue marine reef 60, a poppulair beginner tank here in the netherlands. its a AIO kit that comes with al the basic needs. only thing i did was hook a light inside the second chamber to grow cheatoband microfauna like copepods. first chamber ive got a small skimmer witch...
  10. CincyReefer07

    How long to wait before running Skimmer and/or UV

    Trying to understand and figure out when the right time for me to begin running my skimmer and UV is on my new tank build. 310 gallon display tank, been up and running since September 2nd of this year. Just added my first group of 5 captive-bred fish to the tank over the last couple days. I have...
  11. T

    Huge refugium & tank without water changes - what are the cons?

    Hello, I am considering using refugium or algae scrubber as the main source of filtration (previously I was more into carbon dosing, which I am doing currently). That would mean buying a smaller skimmer for my new tank and/or letting it run only for some hours every day. I wonder - what are...
  12. D

    Lighting Refugiums Drygoods FS - PRIME FUGE LIGHT w/ GOOSENECK $125

    Prime fuge light with gooseneck for sale. Used about a year. Grows macro really well. Only selling because I got rid of my fuge. $125 + shipping Local pickup available.
  13. H

    Fluval Flex 32 - Refugium in media section

    Hi folks, I'm not sure if I came up with a great idea or if I'm crazy and this is going to cause issues: I took the floss and media out of the InTank media box in the left compartment and put chaeto algae in it, with floss above and below and slide in a Tunze Eco Chic Refugium light. Does...
  14. R

    Massive refugium ideas/ guidance

    So I have decided to build a new aquarium setup in my office. Been tossing around a few ideas but this is what I have come up with. I plan on making a plywood aquarium with 8' glass sheets on the front. this would be in an L shape roughly L 240"xW 28"xH 24" on one side and L 120" x w28" x H...
  15. HonorableWhat

    40g breeder sump setup help

    I'm trying to set up a 40g breeder for my 100g tank and im having trouble figuring out how to do it, I was hoping you experience people could help. Here's what I'm looking g for 1 reefmat 500, skimmer, refugium, 2 sicce 3.5. Hiw would you setup the sump If it was you? I'd like a decently...
  16. doubleshot00

    North Carolina Skimmers Drygoods Tunze skimmer and eco chic 8831

    Tunze Comline doc DC 9012 $320 sold Tunze eco chic 8831 $70 3 months old. prices are shipped.
  17. C

    Nano Refugium? Need to lower nitrates (25pmm)

    Hey, wanted to ask what everyone's thoughts were on nano refugiums, and if it would be any use for nitrate reduction in my scenario. I have the 20 gallon JBJ nano cube AIO that you can see here https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/20-gallon-nano-rimless-aio-aquarium-jbj.html and it's been doing...
  18. AlgaeBarn

    Buy TWO get one FREE on red mangrove propagules!!

    on Red Mangrove propagules!! https://zurl.co/RE71 NO LIMIT- 1 in the cart means 3 in the box! The red mangrove is a true plant that is suitable for most marine aquaria. While it does function as a refugium plant, it is a slow grower and therefore only sequesters nutrients at a modest...
  19. Apayson

    Nano Tank | Sump upgrade | Skimmer or refugium?

    Hi Y'all I'd appreciate your advice on the next steps I'm about to take on my 13.5 gallon tank. My sump has inadequate filtration & I'm wondering if I should upgrade my sump chambers to have 2 media baskets...or go with a skimmer or refugium in one of the chambers. Images are attached below of...
  20. B

    125g euphyllia tank media / sump ideas?

    I have a 125g display w/ mainly euphyllia and a couple nems A couple tangs and 5-6 other smaller fish 2-3” Carribsea Hawaiian black media 100lbs of purple life rock Neptune apex with trident and doser Dosing 2 part I have a bashea sms-4815 sump Aeraqua Duo AD600 Protein Skimmer UV sterilizer I...
  21. cww180

    Louisiana Lighting Drygoods Kessil H80 w/goose neck mount

    For sale is a lightly used Kessil H80 and it comes with a goose neck mount. $85.00 let me know if you have any questions.
  22. BleachedCoral

    How do I go about adding copepods to my aquarium?

    Hi, my aquarium's cycle seems to be nearing its end as the nitrites fall and the nitrates rise, and I'm looking into adding copepods & other small critters to my refugium and DT because I hear they're useful, especially since algae is beginning to grow on the rocks. Where do I buy from however...
  23. rene9898

    California Lighting Drygoods AI Prime Fuge for sale

    about 6 months use, I upgraded and no longer need this… AI Prime Fuge $200 + $10 shipping Will ship to lower 48 states.
  24. Chris Shelton

    Tennessee Lighting Refugiums SOLD Kessil H380

    Kessil H380 grow light. Clean and in excellent condition. Original mounting ring and also adjustable hanging kit I used. Works as it should. Box with original packaging and paper work. $210 shipped USPS flat rate to the lower 48.
  25. bar|none

    Build Thread Glass Cages SPS Dominant 200 Total with Fish Room

    Lights On! Nov 1 - 2022 Custom 155 gallon display from Glass Cages. 200+ gallon total system. Display Dimensions 50" x 30" x 24" First Post Historical Below.... Tank is next to fish room I am building Sump will be in Fish Room Custom Steel Stand Exoskeleton over a custom marine...
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