Refuge and Sand

[greenmonkey51]

Just one of my daily questions that result from research. I'm looking for a refugium for my 75g. I found a HOT refuge at aquatraders.com. Its 24"x4"x13.5". Would this do any good on a 75g for nitrate reduction. They're cheap enough that would a pair work. I'm trying to keep this tank as simple as possible as far as equipment. Also is aragamax sand any good.

 

[dc_909]

A refugium helps with nitrate, but only a little. It would be more beneficial as a pod producer.

 

[greenmonkey51]

Would it help a little even if you use it for chaeto growing. I like the stuff but don't like the look in a display tank.

 

[dc_909]

If you have extra money, go for it. I would say there are other things to better spend your money on. If you stock light, don't overfeed and do weekly water changes you shouldn't have a nitrate problem

 

[virginiadiver69]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9504068#post9504068 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dc_909
A refugium helps with nitrate, but only a little. It would be more beneficial as a pod producer.

I strongly disagree. I added a fuge with cheato to my new system and within two weeks my nitrates went from 20 to 5!

 

[Icefire]

look good, add 4-6" sand, cheato and lihts.