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what is a 24/7 lighted macroalgae refugium
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:14 am
by Arny
Hey guys
What is a 24/7 lighted macroalgae refugium?
Is it a part of a sump or is it separate?
Sorry if this is a stupid question
Re: what is a 24/7 lighted macroalgae refugium
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:47 am
by Pufferpunk
It can be added to a chamber of your sump but mine is plumbed in next to the tank. It has an overflow in the back that goes beck to the end of the sump.
Re: what is a 24/7 lighted macroalgae refugium
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:23 pm
by Arny
Thx pp. So you grow algae in there under a light?
Re: what is a 24/7 lighted macroalgae refugium
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:49 am
by hadla
Was wondering the same thing!
Re: what is a 24/7 lighted macroalgae refugium
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:02 am
by Pufferpunk
Yes but I also keep a DSB & rubble in there for the pods to live & multiply.
Re: what is a 24/7 lighted macroalgae refugium
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:16 am
by RTR
As Pufferpunk pointed out, these are commonly used equally to grow macroalgae for nutrient export and to generate 'pods and related small critters as treats/snacks for the fish. I've used them behind displays with overflow to the display tank to get the 'pods etc. to the fish. So the units serve as water purification and treat production.