the DIY refuge

nice... although do you need a refuge for a nano?

i guess you dont really need a refuge for a nano but i didnt want the protein skimmer and heater in the main tank so i decided to get one

Looks damn fine for a simple DIY. My only issue would be that you're using a Seaclone skimmer. Upgrade when you can, and you'll wonder how you survived the Seaclone days. I know I did.

actually a fuge is really good for a nano since it gives a good place for things like pods to grow in where there are no predetors. Also it is a good place to put cheato.

thanks kogut. im thinking about upgrading it but for now i cant due to my low budget =/ and yea im thinking about chaeto in there. caulpera arent good for the fuge are they? ive read that they grow like weed and need lots of pruning.. hmmmm

where are you at I have alot of cheato and culerpa to get rid of.

You may have seen my refugium/sump. I see you have a skimmer compartment also. Cool. Check the light, that's pretty cheap to get a Lowe's or HD, ~$30.

i live in northern CA. and thanks for the offer. i like the refuge yardboy. is it keeping the nitrates level down? mines are creeping up to about 10 ppm now and im doing some water changes to bring it down