Sep 27, 2022 #1 Shibaken3 Well-Known Member View Badges My Tank Thread Joined Sep 20, 2022 Messages 534 Reaction score 382 Location LasVegas Rating - 0% 0 0 0 First time making a sump, quick question do I need an air pump to send air for my cheato algae or the refugium compartment?
First time making a sump, quick question do I need an air pump to send air for my cheato algae or the refugium compartment?
Sep 27, 2022 #2 Ron Reefman Lets Go Snorkeling! View Badges Reef Squad Excellence Award Reef Tank 365 Article Contributor Tampa Bay Reef Keepers MAC of SW Florida Joined Aug 12, 2012 Messages 9,285 Reaction score 20,887 Location SW Florida Rating - 0% 0 0 0 You shouldn't need an air pump, but there is no reason you can't use one. You should be bringing enough water down from the DT and have enough motion in the refugium that the water will be well oxygenated.
You shouldn't need an air pump, but there is no reason you can't use one. You should be bringing enough water down from the DT and have enough motion in the refugium that the water will be well oxygenated.
Sep 27, 2022 #3 trvrstnk4837 Active Member View Badges My Tank Thread Joined Jul 29, 2022 Messages 146 Reaction score 160 Location Levittown PA Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I don’t think that would be necessary if you have a protein skimmer in the sump which also oxygenates the water
I don’t think that would be necessary if you have a protein skimmer in the sump which also oxygenates the water
Sep 27, 2022 #4 OP OP Shibaken3 Well-Known Member View Badges My Tank Thread Joined Sep 20, 2022 Messages 534 Reaction score 382 Location LasVegas Rating - 0% 0 0 0 ok, thx for the insight. The protein skimmer makes bubbles so I guess I dont need one lol
Sep 27, 2022 #5 CasperOe In it to win it! View Badges Partner Member 2024 Reef Tank 365 UK Reef Club Member Hospitality Award Rock Pool Reef Keepers R2R Secret Santa 2023 Joined Feb 14, 2022 Messages 3,261 Reaction score 5,714 Location Glasgow, United Kingdom Rating - 0% 0 0 0 I have an air pump in my refugium, I find it helps me keep my pH level just that wee bit higher. I could achieve the same thing i'm sure running a fresh air line in to my skimmer though.. In any case, can't hurt- it will create more salt creep though
I have an air pump in my refugium, I find it helps me keep my pH level just that wee bit higher. I could achieve the same thing i'm sure running a fresh air line in to my skimmer though.. In any case, can't hurt- it will create more salt creep though