Refugium

[Tambwe]

Guys:
I have finally installed a refugium to my existing tank

150 Gals main display- refugium 3616, I have also plummed the tank with two closed loops,

#1 from overflow back to main tank using GN-X PCX 40 Max head 22' (6.8M) 3,000RPM

#2 from main tank to chiller back to tank, using GN-X PCX 30 Max head 14.5' 4.4M 3200RPM

#3 from Refugium to main tank GN-X PCX 40 Max head 22' (6.8M) 3,000RPM,

question I have currently, is should I put a smaller pump on the refugium. or will the PXC 40 provide the correct flow from and to the tank.
Also per some experts i need to have the refugium lights on 24hrs per day is that correct, I am thinking there is always night time some place, to the light on the refugium should be on only when the main tank lights are off.

Help

 

[Tambwe]

Refugium Help

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is there any help on this out there, I want to make sure I have everthing running well.

 

[heap]

some recommend 24/7 lighting in the fuge to avoid the macros from going sexual...and to give macros a leg up on the algaes you don't want in the display tank...it depends on what you've got in there, tho.

at the very least, doing a reverse photo period than your display tank to help keep PH levels balanced is a good idea.

if you've got a film of waterslime on the top of your fuge, or slime algae growing on the glass...you need more flow. if not, you're probably fine.

 

[bergzy]

provide a pic to help along with the explanation.

here is a great thread for refugiums:
refugium thread

let us know if you need any further info!