Do hang on external Refugiums work?

[OceanTony666]

Any one using a CPR external hang on refugium?
I am trying to grow macro algae so my Tangs will not eat it.
I want to sustain a viable population of amphipods to main a Mandarin.
Your input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks a lot

 

[Michael Hoaster]

I haven't tried one but I think it would work. But they're probably too small to grow enough macros for a tang, or enough pods for your mandarin. A separate, small aquarium would provide more real estate. Or you could add a coarse substrate over your sand, so the pods can refuge right in your tank.

 

[zsxking]

The refugium will work, but you will need to add more powerful light to drive it. You can wrap it with led grow light strips like algae reactor, or shine a strong light to it from the side, like Kessil H380.

 

[Subsea]

As a suggestion for a macro that tangs as well as people will eat, I will start with Gracilaria Parvispora, Red Ogo or Tang Heaven Red. All of the Gracilarias listed by GCE are ediable to Tangs. I grow Grape Caulerpa for nutrient export and as a matrtix for pods to live in. I have eaten the grape caulerpa with sesami seed oil, soy sauce and lime juice. Very nice.

 

[OceanTony666]

Thanks a lot

 

[OceanTony666]

Yes I understand I getting a LED Spinnex that some says itv is working for him
Thanks a lot