Confused !! LR or LR Rubble in Fuge??

Tangalong · 03/19/2009, 09:08 AM

There seems to be different opinions on whether to use LR or LR rubble in filters and fuges lately..so what else is new? LOL. I have a CPR fuge that holds about 5 1/2 gallons on the back of my 75 that has a DSB. I have LR rubble and sand and Chaeto in the fuge. Would it be better and accumulate less detritous (?) if I put a large piece in instead?

I have a 35 Hex Mantis tank and use an Emperor 280 as filter and have LR rubble in a media bag in it. Should I exchange this rubble for larger pieces also? I keep the media bag rinsed clean every couple of days and only use it to keep pieces of rock out of the impellor. There also a DSB in this tank, along with LR and Chaeto.

Your learned imput is very appreciated.

Laddy · 03/19/2009, 09:11 AM

Anytime you can get LR inline with your DT its for the better. With that said, I'm not too sure it's important if its rubble or larger pieces.

kraze3 · 03/19/2009, 09:39 AM

It doesnt matter which you use. The term LR rubble is loosely used because many of our big show pieces of LR are in our DTs. Which leaves the smaller or rubble pieces for the fuge. Keep in mind that if you have a bunch of small pieces in a pile it will collect some crap in the crevices. Im always moving stuff around in my fuge.

crvz · 03/19/2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by kraze3
Keep in mind that if you have a bunch of small pieces in a pile it will collect some crap in the crevices.

This is the biggest problem with rubble, much for the same reason folks don't recommend crushed coral substrates or densely packed live rock in a display. Anytime there's an area for detritus to stagnate, it can/will break down and be a source of excess nutrients in the water column (nitrate, phosphate). If you're looking to add surface area for bacteria to grow, I'd get larger pieces, but honestly I doubt you need it in the first place. Very little substrate is needed to sustain a tank, and I wouldnt be worried about the small amount you can add to the fuge.

03/19/2009, 09:08 AM	#1
Tangalong Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern KY Posts: 635	Confused !! LR or LR Rubble in Fuge?? There seems to be different opinions on whether to use LR or LR rubble in filters and fuges lately..so what else is new? LOL. I have a CPR fuge that holds about 5 1/2 gallons on the back of my 75 that has a DSB. I have LR rubble and sand and Chaeto in the fuge. Would it be better and accumulate less detritous (?) if I put a large piece in instead? I have a 35 Hex Mantis tank and use an Emperor 280 as filter and have LR rubble in a media bag in it. Should I exchange this rubble for larger pieces also? I keep the media bag rinsed clean every couple of days and only use it to keep pieces of rock out of the impellor. There also a DSB in this tank, along with LR and Chaeto. Your learned imput is very appreciated. __________________ I wish I could walk my fish Current Tank Info: 75 SW FOWLR (for now) Hippo Tang, Scopas Tang, Clarkii Clown, 3 Sissortail Goby, 1 Golden-Head Sleep, 2 Cleaners/4 Gobiosoma Oceanops!!!/10 Gal Blue-spot Watchman/2 blue-fin Damsel/20 gal 1 Tangarora Goby 1 red band Pistol/35 Hex Future Goby Breeder

03/19/2009, 09:11 AM	#2
Laddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Standing Tall on the Quarterdeck Posts: 1,001	Anytime you can get LR inline with your DT its for the better. With that said, I'm not too sure it's important if its rubble or larger pieces. __________________ James Hobbies: I enjoy moving water from point A, to point B, back to point A WANTED: True ATL Appleberry Palawanensis Frag, PM me. Current Tank Info: Current Build: 180 Reef; 55 holding tank

03/19/2009, 09:39 AM	#3
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	It doesnt matter which you use. The term LR rubble is loosely used because many of our big show pieces of LR are in our DTs. Which leaves the smaller or rubble pieces for the fuge. Keep in mind that if you have a bunch of small pieces in a pile it will collect some crap in the crevices. Im always moving stuff around in my fuge.