What's the deal with 'fuges?

[Steve973]

I have been reading in some posts about the use of refuges. There is probably a great thread about them, and i'm unaware of it, but if anyone would like to give me the newb tour of fuges, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

 

Steve

[daFrimpster]

There is a forum dedicated to refugiums

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/forumdispl...p?s=&forumid=27

or do a search for refugium. You will get tons of hits.

[daFrimpster]

Here's a link to an explanation. Props to MB3 for the link

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/aquariumd.../a/aa041400.htm

[Steve973]

Ok, thanks guys... I'm not partially enlightened. I don't think I'll need a refugium, since I won't have anything like a mandarin... Unless I've missed something important?

[Reefer_Buddha]

a refugium is probably the best thing you can do for your tank next to lighting.

[Steve973]

In what scenario? I can't think of anything that I'd want to raise that would be otherwise eliminated by predators... Unless I'm mistaken.

[Reefer_Buddha]

1. ability to provide natural filtration to the main tank

2. Provide a safe haven for pods and other food sources

3. Increase water volume which is always benefical a nano.

4. Increase water flow

5. A place to put your heater/skimmer and get all the crap outta the main display tank.

 

Seems like it fits many scenarios.

[onthefly]

What buddah said!

[ninhsavestheday]

the macro in the fuge will filter all the stuff you dont want in your tank which leaves none for the nuisance algae. and you know what that means.

[Steve973]

That's definitely a good reason. Back when I had my 55, i used TAP WATER... (sorry, I knew no better) and that green crap was my worst enemy!