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Unread 05/27/2018, 02:36 PM   #1
Bryce H.
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Refugium or Reactors/UV sterilizer

So I have a 75 gallon display with a 29 gallon sump. I have a protein skimmer, refugium, bubble trap and return. I’m wondering if my refugium is worth it or if it would be more beneficial to use that space to install pumps to feed a GFO and Carbon reactor as well as a UV sterilizer... any input is appreciated!


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Unread 05/27/2018, 03:22 PM   #2
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What problems are you having?...gfo is only for those with a phosphate problem...
UVs usefulness is really hard to quantify..same with carbon to some extent...
Many people have successful tanks without any of that so Its really up to you and specific problems you might be looking to solve


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Unread 05/27/2018, 07:56 PM   #3
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As of right now, I don’t have any problems as I don’t have my tank up. I’m trying to decide what would be bette to have from the start. I plan to start cycling in about 2 weeks.


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Unread 05/27/2018, 10:56 PM   #4
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I'd go fuge, if needed you can always add the others later. It's harder to add a fuge

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