So now what do i put in my refugium...

akabilly · 06/01/2007, 10:50 AM

Besides the hardware, what inhabitants do I place in the refugium?
I am thinking about using some of the refugium mud with a half inch of sand over it and probably some live rock. As for the macro, chaeto seems to be the preferred plant or is something else better?

Now what about critters...snails crabs and shrimp? What does everyone else have, or maybe you only have macro and sand why is this better?

Are certain inverts not refugium friendly? I figure anything that eats pods is not an option.

I'm dealing with a 3 compartment acrylic refugium. The actual refugium area is 15"x15"x15".

Thanks for any input.

Billy

Scuba_Steve · 06/01/2007, 11:15 AM

a nice 4-6" dsb especially if you dont have a dsb in the display, skip the mud, a ball of cheato, and anything you wana throw in that wont eat pods.

alan214 · 06/01/2007, 11:33 AM

I would only put in snails (Astrea, Cerith and Nassarius) if I were you. Shrimp and crabs will eventually try to eat your pods.

If you don't have any pods yet, there are online companies that sell starter kits.

MG21 · 06/01/2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alan214
I would only put in snails (Astrea, Cerith and Nassarius) if I were you. Shrimp and crabs will eventually try to eat your pods.

If you don't have any pods yet, there are online companies that sell starter kits.

Exactly, and stick with the chaeto.

morbius18 · 06/01/2007, 06:42 PM

I also agree, the purpose of a true refugium it to give something a refuge from predation. Predators in the fuge would defeat the purpose of it.

Reef'in Colorado · 06/01/2007, 09:02 PM

I would also suggest skipping the mud and go with as deep a sand bed as you can. Some LR rubble, and chaeto. I don't think a few hermits or shrimp hurt anything, especially if you keep several shrimp so they can breed and produce some food for the tank.

morbius18 · 06/02/2007, 01:56 AM

You can also put the shrimp in the main tank where they won't prey on anything and they still breed and release the eggs into the water column

Frick-n-Frags · 06/02/2007, 06:55 AM

with the hawkfish.....

thor32766 · 06/02/2007, 08:41 AM

make sure and have your cheato in there.

akabilly · 06/02/2007, 11:18 AM

Cool, thanks for the replies.

On the opinion of the reef mud stuff, is it because its bad or just because it does not make a difference (just like using sand).

Thanks again

akabilly · 06/04/2007, 12:11 PM

any opinions

frederickk · 06/08/2007, 07:08 PM

Never use mud

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06/01/2007, 10:50 AM	#1
akabilly Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 120	So now what do i put in my refugium... Besides the hardware, what inhabitants do I place in the refugium? I am thinking about using some of the refugium mud with a half inch of sand over it and probably some live rock. As for the macro, chaeto seems to be the preferred plant or is something else better? Now what about critters...snails crabs and shrimp? What does everyone else have, or maybe you only have macro and sand why is this better? Are certain inverts not refugium friendly? I figure anything that eats pods is not an option. I'm dealing with a 3 compartment acrylic refugium. The actual refugium area is 15"x15"x15". Thanks for any input. Billy __________________ Oceanic 46 Gal. BowFront 45 LBS Lalo Rock (dsb) LifeReef Overflow 36" Aquactinics T-5 HO Neptune AquaController Jr 30 Gal Fuge in basement Auto Top Off & UV AquaEuro USA 135 Skimmer Current Tank Info: 46 Gal Reef

06/01/2007, 11:15 AM	#2
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	a nice 4-6" dsb especially if you dont have a dsb in the display, skip the mud, a ball of cheato, and anything you wana throw in that wont eat pods. __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock

06/01/2007, 11:33 AM	#3
alan214 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 1,258	I would only put in snails (Astrea, Cerith and Nassarius) if I were you. Shrimp and crabs will eventually try to eat your pods. If you don't have any pods yet, there are online companies that sell starter kits. __________________ I live really close to the airport. The other day I was walking across the living room and the stewardess told me to take my seat. Current Tank Info: 73G FOWLR

06/02/2007, 06:55 AM	#8
Frick-n-Frags Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: north central OH Posts: 10,740	with the hawkfish..... __________________ Only Dead fish swim with the current. Current Tank Info: 2 50 gal tanks, sump, still BB

06/02/2007, 08:41 AM	#9
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	make sure and have your cheato in there. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

06/01/2007, 06:42 PM	#5
morbius18 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 115	I also agree, the purpose of a true refugium it to give something a refuge from predation. Predators in the fuge would defeat the purpose of it.

06/01/2007, 09:02 PM	#6
Reef'in Colorado Reefer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Frederick, Co. Posts: 934	I would also suggest skipping the mud and go with as deep a sand bed as you can. Some LR rubble, and chaeto. I don't think a few hermits or shrimp hurt anything, especially if you keep several shrimp so they can breed and produce some food for the tank.

06/02/2007, 01:56 AM	#7
morbius18 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fairbanks Alaska Posts: 115	You can also put the shrimp in the main tank where they won't prey on anything and they still breed and release the eggs into the water column

06/02/2007, 11:18 AM	#10
akabilly Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 120	Cool, thanks for the replies. On the opinion of the reef mud stuff, is it because its bad or just because it does not make a difference (just like using sand). Thanks again __________________ Oceanic 46 Gal. BowFront 45 LBS Lalo Rock (dsb) LifeReef Overflow 36" Aquactinics T-5 HO Neptune AquaController Jr 30 Gal Fuge in basement Auto Top Off & UV AquaEuro USA 135 Skimmer Current Tank Info: 46 Gal Reef

06/04/2007, 12:11 PM	#11
akabilly Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 120	any opinions __________________ Oceanic 46 Gal. BowFront 45 LBS Lalo Rock (dsb) LifeReef Overflow 36" Aquactinics T-5 HO Neptune AquaController Jr 30 Gal Fuge in basement Auto Top Off & UV AquaEuro USA 135 Skimmer Current Tank Info: 46 Gal Reef

06/08/2007, 07:08 PM	#12
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	Never use mud Here's a free bump for your question