Should i even bother with a refugium?

[cba191]

I'm just roughing it out currently, should i do a refugium? It would only be about 7 gallons. Its in a 40g breeder on a 150 g tank.

 

[JTP424]

I'd leave yourself space for one, even if you don't use it as a refugium, it's a good place you can dump rock for biomedia etc.

 

[afboundguy]

I am a huge proponent of refugiums. Macro algae does a pretty good job with nutrient control but biggest benefit is a safe spot for zooplankton to breed in my opinion leading to better biodiversity and overall health of system.

 

[Tcook]

Yes. In that section between the return pump and skimmer. Use black plexi for those two dividers if you decide to light it so you don’t grow algae in your skimmer.

 

[1ocean]

no