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12/22/2012, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Refugium Question
I just recently added a refugium to my sump tank and I had a question about what you all thought about adding a loofah instead of algae to house the little critters in my tank. I currently have two mangroves in place, but I am a little worried about adding cheato as well. My LFS recommended adding a loofah to house the pods living in my tank. Do you guys think this is a good idea?
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12/22/2012, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Virginia Beach
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Why are you worried abotu adding chaeto? That doesnt make sense to me
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12/22/2012, 11:33 AM
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Moved On
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Stockton, CA
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If the bug population is your main concern, I think you would be better off adding one of those Aquaclear foam pads as opposed to a loofah to shelter your pods. You'll have to ring it out every now & then, but that's no big deal. Chaeto would really be no different.
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12/22/2012, 02:25 PM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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i am still not sure what the concern is? like stated above (if thats ur question) it should be fine.
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12/22/2012, 04:49 PM
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Location: Fort Worth, TX USA
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Maybe he doesn't want the chaeto outcompeting the mangroves.
A loofah would work fine, or as said even a filter pad or floss. All would have to be cleaned periodically, though.
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