Refugiun question.
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scbrooks87
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I would say that you shouldnt have a DSB, or any sand in the fuge actually... Just a clump of macro algae
its really a matter of preference... dsb's can be very very helpful in nutrient export if setup proerly and deep enough (at least 4") and is NEVER disturbed... though not everyone chooses this method... but as to where it will work, it can go in your fuge or your display if you should choose to go this route... GL
whorulz1147
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sand or other types of substrate are a home and breeding ground for pods and other critters, which is one of the main reasons to have a fuge in the first place.
reefgeezer
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No sand, just Macro. If you want a dsb, do it in a bucket so it can be removed if it causes problems.
i was going to put it at the bottom of the sump....... if you have dont have a DSB were do your pods breed live?
oh sorry didnt see the post.:hammer: so you just have the macro and few peaces of crush live rock?
Uncle Salty 05
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Not having a sand bed will limit which macros you can add.
Most need a sustrate for their root system.
Most need a sustrate for their root system.
I have a 125 gal. with a 50 gal. sump/refug. and I have approx. 6" of live sand in both. The DT has live sand from a reef area and my sump/refug. has sugar/powder size from sea grass beds and this supplies almost all the microscopic food for my filter feeders and zoos for my corals and fish along with my live rock. Every 2 or 3 yrs. I'll add 5 lbs. of new live sand to both. Been this way for 16 yrs and still going strong.
pledosophy
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Seagrasses yes, most macro algae no. There runners will attack right to the glass.
RocketSurgeon
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I would run a remote deep sand bed.
I have a couple pieces of live rock and a ball of cheato in my fuge. Barebottom.
I have a couple pieces of live rock and a ball of cheato in my fuge. Barebottom.
