WMAS Discussion Forum : Fuge setup for pods? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:25:04 +0000 Fri, 05 May 2017 06:51:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=82520 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Fuge setup for pods? : The short answer is a refugium...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82520&PID=624592&title=fuge-setup-for-pods#624592 Author: Krazie4Acans
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Posted: May 05 2017 at 6:51am

The short answer is a refugium is a small planted area that is generally free of fish and has room to grow macro algae (used to reduce or export nutrients from our tanks) which in turn provides habitat for pods and other micro fauna to grow and reproduce.

This can be a separate tank a hang on the back unit like posted above or in our sumps. Keep in mind that for a refugium to be effective at exporting nutrients in large amounts, the area in most sumps is a bit undersized. While you still get reduction it is generally not enough to be the soul source of nutrient export. Our sumps also tend to be much higher flow and turn over than what a refugium needs.

As far as what goes into the fuge beyond macro algae there a a million ways to do it and almost as many ways that work. Most algae (like chalurpa) need some type of structure to root onto. Others (like Chaeto) prefer to be free floating and do best if they are tumbled to expose the most area to light.

Hope that gives you a few ideas to help get you started.
]]> Fri, 05 May 2017 06:51:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82520&PID=624592&title=fuge-setup-for-pods#624592 <![CDATA[Fuge setup for pods? : I have an HOB refugium for sale....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82520&PID=624591&title=fuge-setup-for-pods#624591 Author: phys
Subject: 82520
Posted: May 05 2017 at 3:03am

I have an HOB refugium for sale. Take a look at it here (this shows the large, I have the small): http://www.marineandreef.com/CPR_Aquatics_AquaFuge_2_Large_p/rcpr04411.htm

You can also look at getting something like this: http://www.marineandreef.com/CPR_Aquatic_In_Tank_Refugium_Pro_Small_CITRPROSM_p/rcpr03384.htm
and have it full of chaeto or rubble for the pods if you have the room in your tank.
]]> Fri, 05 May 2017 03:03:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82520&PID=624591&title=fuge-setup-for-pods#624591 <![CDATA[Fuge setup for pods? : I would like to, eventually, get...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=82520&PID=624574&title=fuge-setup-for-pods#624574 Author: ttabbal
Subject: 82520
Posted: May 04 2017 at 3:47pm

I would like to, eventually, get a Mandarin. I know I don't have sufficient pod populations at the moment to support them though. I see a lot about having a fuge for them to hang out in and reproduce, but what does that fuge look like? Rocks? Macroalgae? Big empty water? :) 

I'm also fine with dosing them and phyto, I would like to have it be somewhat self sustaining though. 
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