Refugium ???

[warnertd1]

I am still getting my new tank set up. Live rock or mud in the refugium? For now there is nothing in that compartment . Can someone also tell me what type of lights are needed for this?

Loosing sleep in Smyrna TN,

Tiffany

 

[poolkeeper1]

You can use a clip on shop light with a 65k compact flourence bulb or any aquarium light will do with the correct bulbs.

 

[mixer911]

I personally put a lot of Live rock in the refuge. It allows me to use less in the main tank. Also gives the pods lots of places to hide and breed. As far as mud goes, you can use just regular araginite sand and seed it with live sand. I have used some mud in the past. You can mix it with the LS.

 

[fallinapart]

Tiffany, just put rock in there as per the reasons listed above and as bill said just about any ole light will do for the sump, have it on at night when the tank lights are out. Hope you get some sleep!

 

[warnertd1]

ok I'll put in live sand and rock. Is there a certain amount of sand?

Thanks,

Tiffany

 

[poolkeeper1]

The best would be about 3" - 8" max but not to exceed 8" The max amount would give you some RDSB benefits but that's another story! Your rock also should either have water flowing over it or submerged completly both work OK.

 

[warnertd1]

Do I need chaeto in addition to the rock and sand?

Thanks,

Tiffany

 

[NeveSSL]

You don't have to have it, but its a good nutrient export.

Brandon

 

[fallinapart]

When you pick up the fans, I can give you a big batch of cheato.

 

[warnertd1]

Thanks for all of the info guys and Norman I will call you shortly.


Thanks,

Tiffany

 

[mixer911]

Norman, I might have to get some of that cheato from you also in the near future

 

[fallinapart]

That will be just fine, I still have a big bunch in each sump