Hang-on Filter used as refugium

taillonjohn · 01/26/2007, 07:24 AM

In constant research in this hobby, I just found out that a hang-on filter can be used as a refugium, just wondering how this works, and if it's possible with my set-up. I have an emporer bio-wheel filter that I'm using just for mechanical filteration now (the bio wheel is removed). Besides this, I have a canister filter where I run carbon, and it acts as a great powerhead in the tank. So I don't really need the emporer, I just leave it there cause it's there. My tank is 29 gallon, and the emporer can only hold 1 gallon of water, maybe 1.5. is this enough to be used succesfully as a refuge? If yes, how do I do this? or any links to other info would help too. thanks

racrumrine · 01/26/2007, 06:53 PM

You could do that.

Normally in a fuge you have some sand, some live rock rubble and maybe some chaeto.

The idea is to have a safe place for pods to develop.

If you don't have the ability to throw some light on it, skip the Chaeto.

Best of luck,

Roy

drummereef · 01/26/2007, 08:02 PM

Here's a nice diy fuge thread - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=679159

01/26/2007, 07:24 AM	#1
taillonjohn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 753	Hang-on Filter used as refugium In constant research in this hobby, I just found out that a hang-on filter can be used as a refugium, just wondering how this works, and if it's possible with my set-up. I have an emporer bio-wheel filter that I'm using just for mechanical filteration now (the bio wheel is removed). Besides this, I have a canister filter where I run carbon, and it acts as a great powerhead in the tank. So I don't really need the emporer, I just leave it there cause it's there. My tank is 29 gallon, and the emporer can only hold 1 gallon of water, maybe 1.5. is this enough to be used succesfully as a refuge? If yes, how do I do this? or any links to other info would help too. thanks __________________ John

01/26/2007, 08:02 PM	#3
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Here's a nice diy fuge thread - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=679159 __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

01/26/2007, 06:53 PM	#2
racrumrine Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,290	You could do that. Normally in a fuge you have some sand, some live rock rubble and maybe some chaeto. The idea is to have a safe place for pods to develop. If you don't have the ability to throw some light on it, skip the Chaeto. Best of luck, Roy