Is a Refugium NECESSARY?
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 21 июн 2022
- Are reef tank refugiums ACTUALLY needed at all? It all depends! In today's video, Thomas is digging deep on that question so that you can decide if a reef tank refugium is the right choice for your aquarium system. Let us know in the comments below if you think refugiums are a key component or not!
#BRStvAnswers #BRStv
Find all the best in reefing gear at Bulk Reef Supply:
➡ www.bulkreefsupply.com
Find Bulk Reef Supply on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and more!
➡ AskBRStv Facebook Group : brs.li/JoinAskBRStv
➡ Bulk Reef Supply Instagram : brs.li/BRS_Instagram
➡ BRS on TikTok : brs.li/BRS_TikTok
Legal Stuff
The purpose and content of this video is to provide general information regarding the products and their applications as presented in the video. Aquatic sales solutions, Inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents disclaim all express or implied warranties, in any way, related to the products and their application as presented in this video, make no representation or warranty regarding the products and the application as presented in this video and shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses or damages of any type, including but not limited to punitive damages, or from personal injury or death resulting from or in any manner related to the video, and the products in and contents of the video. The viewer expressly agrees that aquatic sales solutions, inc. And its officers, directors, employees and agents shall not be liable for any damages or losses related to the products in and content of the video and hereby agrees to hold the foregoing harmless from any such losses or damages. 
Животные
I Keep it old school, less variables makes the hobby much more enjoyable.
I ran the triton method for 4 years. Here are my thoughts...Refugiums or more realistically macro algae chambers have many drawbacks. They trap detritus, allow pests to proliferate, and take up valuable sump space. In a power outage, refugiums are just a liability. Aggressive macroalgaes can out compete corals for micro and macro nutrients and some species even release toxins into the water. Modern reef equipment can easily keep a tank healthy. I'm a big fan of auto fleece rollers,. Add a good protein skimmer and reactor and you're all set. If you still have high nutrients, look at your husbandry and fish stocking levels.
Thanks for sharing this video😀
They are very necessary for easy reefing. Without a doubt the easiest nutrient stability and exporting option.
Thomas always gets a 👍
In my experience they bottom out your nitrate and compete with your coral for food. If you have super high nitrate go for it but I'd rather have coral to suck up nutrients than macros in my sump.
I have an idea for a 10 gallon nano tank with different types of macro algae and live rock, and a single mandarin dragonet to enjoy the copepods...
bristle worms are one of the best members of the cleanup crew you could get!!!!
Have you guys had any success putting macro algae in the first chamber of an AIO? Does it actually need any light to grow? I'm thinking about keeping some in mine as a mini-fuge.
We've done this with a few of the tanks around the BRS office. But, macro algae does need light to grow, so we'll usually put a small light on it like the Innovative Marine ChaetoMax. Great slim, low profile light for macro algae in an AIO style aquarium.
www.bulkreefsupply.com/chaetomax-2-n-1-refugium-led-auqa-gadget-innovative-marine.html
Thomas quick question, I have a IM 10 that I made a Refugium with light and my algae Chaeto died, any ideas . I used the section where filter sock would go.
That's a hard question to answer without more info. Chaeto is pretty resilient, but won't do well if there are no nutrients to feed off of. If your tank has undetectable nitrates/phosphates, that could be a sign that a refugium is not the right addition. If you have nitrates and phosphates, but you still can't seem to keep chaeto alive, it's possible that certain trace elements (like iron) that chaeto uses are low.
i can’t keep my nutrients up 2-0.01 i run a refuge with chaeto. light is on opposite schedule. if i was to fully remove the chaeto and just run the light would my nutrients be more stable? or would that open up a can of worms
If there is no macro algae then what’s the point of the light?
If your goal is to raise nutrients, start by only running the refugium every other night or cut the photo period in half and see what sort of results you get. It's important to not go from one extreme to the other, so make your adjustments slowly and see how it impacts your aquarium levels.
@@clintparsons3989 there’s coraline. there’s corals. there’s living things in there figured they would still enjoy the light.
@@vinnnocc ahh ok
I have tried twice. My chaeto gets choked out by hair algae. All parameters in spec.
Same here. Can’t figure out my issue.
Hair algae is a much simpler and faster growing algae, so try starting with more chaeto in an effort to outcompete the hair algae. Also, manually remove as much hair algae as you can as you see it pop up. In a ball of chaeto, that's easier said than done, but will ultimately help.
Thanks for the reply. I twice have started with the largest size chaeto ball from algae barn. I cleaned the fuge several times during my attempts with no success. Even tried manually cleaning the chaeto, but that was a total failure. My only guess at this point is that maybe my nitrates are to high and are causing the hair algae to choke everything. Seems like a stretch but I am out of ideas.
I am also wondering whether I should just use my refugium to grow hair algae. Is that a valid approach. Love to hear your thoughts.
Excess nutrients? I can't keep mine up! I have to dose nitrates and phosphates, and feed 4 times a day just to keep them detectable. Refugiums are on the decline compared to a couple years back IMO.
It's all about using the right tools for the right job. In your case, definitely no need to add a refugium as it would only exacerbate the problem.
Here is another question. Can it hurt? Is there a reason not to use one?
The short answer is yes. A refugium can remove too much from your water. It's generally agreed upon that a small amount of nitrates and phosphates are a good thing. Not to mention other trace elements like iron and molybdenum are used as macro algae grows.
YES, They trap detritus, allow pests to proliferate, and take up valuable sump space. In a power outage, refugiums are just a liability. Aggressive macroalgaes can out compete corals for micro and macro nutrients and some species even release toxins into the water.
I love brs videos, but this music is so loud and obnoxious.