Another Refugium Question

bayoupr · 03/16/2009, 07:34 PM

In order to supply my DT with copepods do I need a sand bed or can I use cheato and live rock in the refugium? I have all three in my refugium now but I'm fixing to swap over my 30g to a 40g sump/refugium. Curious to see if copepods can thrive in a live rock/cheato enviroment only.

bayoupr · 03/18/2009, 02:08 PM

Bump

jedheuer · 03/18/2009, 02:11 PM

yes they can. I run this way and there are plenty of pods in the chaeto. This is a good way tot do it to keep the fuge clean as well.

bayoupr · 03/18/2009, 04:38 PM

Thanks. I was running my 30r sump/refugium with sand but noticed in got nasty after about three months. I need the pods for my manderin which is why I was asking this question.

03/16/2009, 07:34 PM	#1
bayoupr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,308	Another Refugium Question In order to supply my DT with copepods do I need a sand bed or can I use cheato and live rock in the refugium? I have all three in my refugium now but I'm fixing to swap over my 30g to a 40g sump/refugium. Curious to see if copepods can thrive in a live rock/cheato enviroment only.

03/18/2009, 02:11 PM	#3
jedheuer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sonoma, Ca Posts: 558	yes they can. I run this way and there are plenty of pods in the chaeto. This is a good way tot do it to keep the fuge clean as well. __________________ 120 Starphire, 2x 250 MH plus VHO, Octopus skimmer, 2x MP40, vodka, refugium, DIY 2 part. Current Tank Info: currently tankless

03/18/2009, 02:08 PM	#2
bayoupr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,308	Bump

03/18/2009, 04:38 PM	#4
bayoupr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,308	Thanks. I was running my 30r sump/refugium with sand but noticed in got nasty after about three months. I need the pods for my manderin which is why I was asking this question.