I am a little confused

Amiricle55 · 06/25/2006, 04:25 PM

I have been reading many post's about starting up a reef tank. I am still confused about what a refug exactly does. What grows in one and what does it do? Is it the same thing as freshwater filter's carbon inserts?

DamnDamsel · 06/25/2006, 04:36 PM

A refugium at its most basic is just that, a place for organisms to take refuge without being eaten,harrased from the inhabitants in your main tank.

The reasons people use them is varied but the most reason is to control nitrates with the use of algie,DSB, mangroves etc

The algie growing in the refuge will also compete for food with the algie that may be trying to grow in your tank. This is supposed to help keep the display algie in check.

Another reason for a refuge is a place where pods can thrive and breed. These in turn will make there way into your tank, keeping your main display populated with them.

I am sure you will see many dif reasons and ideas on refugiums but I hope this gives you a start.

bllfish · 06/25/2006, 04:47 PM

Take a look at this site:
http://www.melevsreef.com/

Amiricle55 · 06/25/2006, 06:25 PM

Thanks a lot, it makes a lot more sense to me now. i also have one more question,

DamnDamsel, what exactly is a pod?

crustin · 06/25/2006, 06:41 PM

that link above you will also tell you that

06/25/2006, 04:25 PM	#1
Amiricle55 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2	I am a little confused I have been reading many post's about starting up a reef tank. I am still confused about what a refug exactly does. What grows in one and what does it do? Is it the same thing as freshwater filter's carbon inserts?

06/25/2006, 04:47 PM	#3
bllfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,818	Take a look at this site: http://www.melevsreef.com/ __________________ "I fish by myself because lots of people don't like me, and the ones that do like me, well, I don't want them to know my spots." ><)))))*>--- Current Tank Info: 72 bow, 36" stand, 4 54W T5, vantec stealth fans, eheim 1260, mj 1200 & 2 Koralia #1 to WaveMaster Pro, CPR 24" Aquafuge HOB & 7100K PC, JBJ Arctica chiller, LiterMeter III

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06/25/2006, 04:36 PM	#2
DamnDamsel Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York Posts: 176	A refugium at its most basic is just that, a place for organisms to take refuge without being eaten,harrased from the inhabitants in your main tank. The reasons people use them is varied but the most reason is to control nitrates with the use of algie,DSB, mangroves etc The algie growing in the refuge will also compete for food with the algie that may be trying to grow in your tank. This is supposed to help keep the display algie in check. Another reason for a refuge is a place where pods can thrive and breed. These in turn will make there way into your tank, keeping your main display populated with them. I am sure you will see many dif reasons and ideas on refugiums but I hope this gives you a start.

06/25/2006, 06:25 PM	#4
Amiricle55 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks a lot, it makes a lot more sense to me now. i also have one more question, DamnDamsel, what exactly is a pod?