WMAS Discussion Forum : refugium? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:18:43 +0000 Tue, 01 Jun 2004 07:22:35 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2161 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[refugium? : Yes, but you only need to do this...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26335&title=refugium#26335 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 2161
Posted: June 01 2004 at 7:22am

Yes, but you only need to do this twice. Once before and once after the RDP Refugium is running with algae.]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2004 07:22:35 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26335&title=refugium#26335 <![CDATA[refugium? : Mark, Have you heard or seen...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26300&title=refugium#26300 Author: rstruhs
Subject: 2161
Posted: May 31 2004 at 8:30am

Mark,

Have you heard or seen a pH meter that has a recording function?  That would work great for those of us that are kind of forgetful or do not want to get up early or stay up late to check our tanks pH.  Maybe something for the club to get?

Rodney

]]> Mon, 31 May 2004 08:30:56 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26300&title=refugium#26300 <![CDATA[refugium? : Kull, I have a really cool sump/refugia...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26296&title=refugium#26296 Author: Marcus
Subject: 2161
Posted: May 30 2004 at 10:21pm

Kull, I have a really cool sump/refugia that would work for your tank.  Complete with a skimmer.  Its a ten gallon tank with a 4 gallon partition for a refugia.  Let me know if you are interested...]]> Sun, 30 May 2004 22:21:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26296&title=refugium#26296 <![CDATA[refugium? : first thing is i have to get up...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26270&title=refugium#26270 Author: bugzme
Subject: 2161
Posted: May 30 2004 at 9:03am

first thing is i have to get up that early and have my  brain working properly to take a test!!!!!!

i just bought a hang on refugium yesterday so i won't get it until next friday.

do you know of anyone who has made rocks usin ooclite sand? i wonder if there would be an advantage to it?

]]> Sun, 30 May 2004 09:03:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26270&title=refugium#26270 <![CDATA[refugium? : Aragonite/Calcium Carbonate, of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26263&title=refugium#26263 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 2161
Posted: May 30 2004 at 8:11am

Aragonite/Calcium Carbonate, of any size you like. (I have some Lake Bonnevile Oolitic left that I'll give you for free. Don't let it's price fool you. It's fantastic substrate.)

What is your pH swing from 5PM to 5AM?

Every kind of macroalgae and microalgae that will grow there. (Caulerpa, Chaetomorpha, Dictyota, Cyanobacteria, but try to stay away from hair algae.)

Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Sun, 30 May 2004 08:11:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26263&title=refugium#26263 <![CDATA[refugium? : what kind of sand do you use in...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26242&title=refugium#26242 Author: bugzme
Subject: 2161
Posted: May 29 2004 at 2:40pm

what kind of sand do you use in a refugium?

i want to stabilize my ph and reduce nitrate----also what kind of plants?

]]> Sat, 29 May 2004 14:40:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=26242&title=refugium#26242 <![CDATA[refugium? : Sorry, Of course you are right...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=20675&title=refugium#20675 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 2161
Posted: March 24 2004 at 7:57pm

Sorry, Of course you are right Carl. I guess what I meant was only that I like it better up top where I can see and enjoy it.

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/3389/reeftank/refu gium.html
There's the clickable link. Thanks Jim.

IMO, don't bother with mud. Below is what Miracle Mud looks like up close. It's mostly silica sand which gives no benefit. Aragonite substrate, whether Oolitic sand or crushed coral is best.



Edited by Mark Peterson]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:57:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=20675&title=refugium#20675 <![CDATA[refugium? : Mark Peterson wrote:LR is okay...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=20673&title=refugium#20673 Author: Carl
Subject: 2161
Posted: March 24 2004 at 7:39pm

Originally posted by Mark Peterson Mark Peterson wrote:

LR is okay but not as useful in the refugia as it is in the main tank where it's beauty can be seen.
    Uummmm... can I just say disagree?

 

Of course I just can't say that. LR not as useful in the refugia? What the...? How about all of the surface area, cracks, crevices and such for bugs? What about all of the filter feeders that will proliferate in the LR and lend to removal of excess nutrients and organics? Heck, it's also that much more area for algae to grow upon. I think that LR in a 'fuge is a great addition. But, just IMO.

]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:39:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=20673&title=refugium#20673 <![CDATA[refugium? : You win my award for the best...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=20670&title=refugium#20670 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 2161
Posted: March 24 2004 at 7:11pm

You win my award for the best question of the day. I love refugia. Have you read my article in the June 2002 Sea Star Online?

First off, I would caution you about using a refugium on a 10 gal at work. But if your employer is okay with it, then find a convenient, out of the way place for the tub and go for it

The thing to think about is not only how to safely get water down and back, but nightime lighting will be important for a tub that size connected to a 10 gal tank. If it isn't lighted at night, it may create a pH problem when it gets a mature growth of algae.

I can email you an article regarding the principles of overflow safety to avoid floods and the article tells how to make a DIY overflow too. Just email me mrpslc@mstar.net

The reasons for refugia are best accomplished with a DSB and lots of algae. LR is okay but not as useful in the refugia as it is in the main tank where it's beauty can be seen.

Keep asking questions.]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:11:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=20670&title=refugium#20670 <![CDATA[refugium? : Reefobsessed: I&#039;ll be over...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2161&PID=20635&title=refugium#20635 Author: Kull
Subject: 2161
Posted: March 24 2004 at 11:34am

Reefobsessed:

I'll be over tonight to get the sea horse, I would like to take a look at you setup while I am there, and maybe grab some of that algae from you.

Any thoughts on what type of sub straight to put in this? I have heard a lot of talk aobut using reef mud?  Does a DSB work just as well or would I be better off going with the mud.  I want to get the greatest benifit out of this that I can.

 

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