Week 27: Refugiums - Utilizing Algae for a Thriving Reef Tank. | 52 Weeks of Reefing
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- Опубликовано: 7 янв 2016
- Welcome to Week 27 of 52 Weeks of Reefing! This week we are exploring how we can use algae to our advantage in the reef tank to help combat nitrates and phosphates...with refugiums!
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Refugiums are essentially a location in your tank (usually the sump) that allows you to provide a safe haven more micro fauna, as well as grow beneficial macro algae like chaetomorpha or caulerpa.
There are a fair share of different types of refugiums out there today, with an equal amount of opinions on how to run them.
The traditional refugiums with algae and/or live rock rubble are the most popular and effective in my experience, and some of the easiest to install and maintain.
An older technology that is starting to gain more ground again is the algae turf scrubber. This is essentially a very efficient refugium; algae is grown between two light sources on a medium with water flowing past it and then periodically harvested.
There are also a few more creative and unique options out there like cryptic refugiums. They offer a few unique benefits. A cryptic refugium is essentially a chamber that doesn't receive light, and allows for intense growth of sponges which filter the water.
Do you have a favorite refugium method you prefer to run on your reef? Let us know in the comments area down below!
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Franklin, remember that the oceans and reefs are all filtered by algae (photosynthesis), not chemical additions. The oceans consume so many nutrients that half of the world's CO2 goes to this algae.
Watched this video a few times for refugium tips and realized it's 3.5 years later. Congrats on finding someone crazy enough to marry a reefer like you... Haha! Great sense of humor. And to film another series same day before getting married and going on your honeymoon, now that's dedication to the hobby and to us fans of your channel! Thank you.
Lol reefers...
New to this channel. Starting to implement some of your reefer knowledge in freshwater. You guys are way ahead of us.
I never understood how even 70 people could vote thumbs down...
I am from India and how to get ?
How about it RT Turner. Where are these new videos? Gotta have my weekly reef fix!
I thought Ryan already went on his honeymoon?
CONGRATULATIONS RYAN!!! Does she REALLY know what she's getting into??? So many say they do...
Congrats on the marriage
The 52 week series is wonderful especially for someone new (like me) to the hobby. Thank you so much!
Congratulations Ryan, I hope you and the Mrs have a great time.
Can't believe we are already more than half way through the series. Thanks for the solid info thus far.
CONGRATULATIONS RYAN !!!! and thanks for the video 👍👍
These series will be the main guideline for any reefer, great job you're doing. Thanks
Wow getting married, I can't be happier for you and the rest of the Reefing community does too I know. Have a great time and the best to you my friend. Reefing is fun but the joy a wife will bring is 1000% times better. You seem like a pretty stand up guy and someone that will make your new wife happy. Lots of love for you and your wife from all of us.
Congrats on the marriage. Love the video's, keep up the great work
Congratulations Man! Welcome to the club!! and.. WOW! It has to be an absolute BLAST working at BRS! Very awesome video! I cant get enough of BRS Video's. They specifically pushed me back INTO the hobby!! Thanks!
sitting back watching BRS's Ryan on a Sunday afternoon, and learning a few things .. love it :)
Congrats on your upcoming nuptials. I hope all goes well on the day and thereafter.