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Sorry I didn’t see the new message yet lolYou could still do a HOB overflow box, but I would recommend pairing it with an Aqualifter pump to help keep the siphon. Like such: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sumps-tanks-refugiums/overflows/external.html
Or just go full on HOB. Sumps aren’t required, they’re just really helpful.
What does one put inside of a hob refugium?
With that said, I just ordered a large CPR aquafuge 2! Awww yeah, boys! I may not have a sump, but I am gonna have the biggest and most bestest refugium there ever was! Provided I do the refugium right, will my tank basically be gucci? Sure there's 1000 more things I could have, but isn't this thing gonna get me somewhere pretty good? I mean for the price, it'd better!
Well then, thank goodness! Are you saying I have to go out and buy the macroalgae specifically? I thought algae would just grow in there if I left the light on long enough.
That is a nice fuge. I would recommend starting off with chaetomorpha for your macro algae. It will not appear on it's own, you will have to introduce it into your system. Alot of people sell it on Ebay for cheap money (or you can find some here on r2r for sale). Another option is to call around to your local reef stores to see if they have some for sale, if you have one nearby. Start off with a cup or 2, it requires light to grow. I have never introduced chaeto to a cycling tank, but you may want to wait for it to completely cycle to put some in your new fuge. Some types of algae will appear on it's own in your tank, not the kind you want generally. You will most likely cross that bridge at some point..and you will have more questions, and we will answer them!Well then, thank goodness! Are you saying I have to go out and buy the macroalgae specifically? I thought algae would just grow in there if I left the light on long enough.
I'm located centrally in the US, in Nebraska. That said it would probably better if I found it locally. If I can't I'll probably let you know!Yea, you can buy it... or find someone local that’s willing to donate a wad Heck, I throw out a grocery bag full every couple of weeks lol
Where are you located?
It's gonna be one heck of a fuge! It'll span 25 out of the 36 inches of my tank, leaving me about 10 inches of space for some other cords or whatever, though my heater will be in the refugium most likely.That is a nice fuge. I would recommend starting off with chaetomorpha for your macro algae. It will not appear on it's own, you will have to introduce it into your system. Alot of people sell it on Ebay for cheap money (or you can find some here on r2r for sale). Another option is to call around to your local reef stores to see if they have some for sale, if you have one nearby. Start off with a cup or 2, it requires light to grow. I have never introduced chaeto to a cycling tank, but you may want to wait for it to completely cycle to put some in your new fuge. Some types of algae will appear on it's own in your tank, not the kind you want generally. You will most likely cross that bridge at some point..and you will have more questions, and we will answer them!
I'm located centrally in the US, in Nebraska. That said it would probably better if I found it locally. If I can't I'll probably let you know!
there's the nebraska reef society, but they don't allow buying, selling, or trading for some reason. I'll see what I can rustle up at the old LFS.Yea, I’m in PA... do you know if you have a local club or Facebook group in your area? Could probably post an ISO and find people willing to sell you some cheap, or even offer up a little chunk for free.
Algae DOES spontaneously appear...trust me, I have seen a ton of it! But yeah it was not impressed upon me the scale of that macroalgae. I know macro means big but I didn't realize it was basically like moss or something. What's a CUC though? If you're talking about something to cycle the tank, then yes I was planning on putting in some snails.algae, especially the "good" kinds, do not just spontaneously appear.
it must be introduced in some way.
a reef society that doesn't allow its members to trade etc to each other, is a waste of time. that is the main point of local societies IMO.
not sure if this was mentioned or not. The best things for stability are auto top off and a dialed in dosing pump.
cycle the tank with the lights off. There are several ways to do it. i prefer putting in a piece of raw shrimp.
once cycled, you will need a CUC. they can be snails, crabs, or a mix.
go slow. take your time. don't expect to go from nothing to successfully breeding and raising clownfish quickly. Focus first on just making the tank into a nice stable display.