Refugium substate 60lbs

cdbias2 · 02/03/2008, 03:39 PM

I'm plumbing in a 20L fuge to my established 125g tank. Any suggestions as to what 60lbs of substrate to use that wont cause a much of a cycle? I'm asking for a link to a good deal and a suggested micron size.

I can sustain this tank a week or two without a return to my main tank. ie I have power heads, heater and light. No skimmer! So I guess I can handle a little cycle.

bertoni · 02/04/2008, 02:06 AM

What do you intend to keep in the refugium? I don't use any substrate in mine.

Lemeshianos · 02/04/2008, 03:08 AM

betroni:
where do you have the macro algea growing then?
You need subtrate to keep macroalgea unless you just use live rock.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquari...ia__index.html
I would either go for the CaribSea or Red Sea subtrates.
Get the smallest possible size.Large size tend to collect debrites.
And get some sand shifting critters too, that dont feed on macroalgea!

bertoni · 02/04/2008, 06:42 PM

Chaetomorpha and Caulerpra spp will grow perfectly well without a substrate. Chaetomorpha doesn't attach in any case.

cdbias2 · 02/05/2008, 03:53 PM

Caribsea sugar sand is ordered. 60lbs for a 20L.
Thanks all!

02/03/2008, 03:39 PM	#1
cdbias2 Appalachian Reef Society Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alum Creek, WV (No more) Posts: 1,433	Refugium substate 60lbs I'm plumbing in a 20L fuge to my established 125g tank. Any suggestions as to what 60lbs of substrate to use that wont cause a much of a cycle? I'm asking for a link to a good deal and a suggested micron size. I can sustain this tank a week or two without a return to my main tank. ie I have power heads, heater and light. No skimmer! So I guess I can handle a little cycle.

02/04/2008, 02:06 AM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	What do you intend to keep in the refugium? I don't use any substrate in mine. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/04/2008, 06:42 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Chaetomorpha and Caulerpra spp will grow perfectly well without a substrate. Chaetomorpha doesn't attach in any case. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/04/2008, 03:08 AM	#3
Lemeshianos Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Limassol, Cyprus Posts: 468	betroni: where do you have the macro algea growing then? You need subtrate to keep macroalgea unless you just use live rock. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_Aquari...ia__index.html I would either go for the CaribSea or Red Sea subtrates. Get the smallest possible size.Large size tend to collect debrites. And get some sand shifting critters too, that dont feed on macroalgea!

02/05/2008, 03:53 PM	#5
cdbias2 Appalachian Reef Society Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alum Creek, WV (No more) Posts: 1,433	Caribsea sugar sand is ordered. 60lbs for a 20L. Thanks all!