May 12, 2013 · I'm doing a 40g build with a sump and am wondering if I need a refugium. I'll have a skimmer and plan to keep softies, LPS and SPS. It will not be an ultra-low nutrient setup. I …

Jul 15, 2020 · Assuming you have an adequate space for either setup which one do you prefer? Algae Scrubbers or Refugiums or something else?

Jan 24, 2013 · After reading the articles on the most recent Coral magazine “Refugiums gone Wild”, I’ve decided to add my knowledge and experience on the subject. Both Julian Sprung …

Apr 28, 2021 · The refugium is an auxiliary tank on your main, display tank. It serves as a sort of refuge for both primary producers and primary consumers (i.e. intermediaries) such as pods. …

Jun 15, 2013 · Notice in this article how running the lights in the refugium when the display lights are off makes the pH much more steady. They do not have to or need to run 24/7 and its …

Apr 12, 2018 · I have a bashsea smart series sump. I’ve been debating whether I want to do Refugium or skimmer first. What is everyone’s opinion and why? If I do the Refugium first do I …

Jun 6, 2019 · As the title suggests, what steps, if any, do you use to keep your refugium functioning at top efficiency. I have a lot of sea lettuce and chaeto so I need to thin some out …

Jul 1, 2025 · A refugium-specific version with a thick glass flashlight lens (similar to other refugium lights) could maintain intensity as algae mature at the bottom as it will have a more narrow but …

Mar 1, 2013 · Hi, I'm curious if anyone has run a Xenia only refugium for nutrient export (PO4 & NO3) and what their experiences were (positive / negative)?

Aug 22, 2022 · I’ve done, Refugium, algae scrubber, protein skimmer. After many years of messing about I’ve plumped for very aggressive aeration in sump with non porous media and …