How does a hang on refugium work?
Hang-On Tanks work just like their name; they are separate containers that hang-on to the back (typically) of the regular tank. The use an extra pump to move water in and out of the refugium. Pros – With the Hang-On refugium, you still share the water between your tank and your refugium.
Does a protein skimmer remove algae?
Secondly, protein skimmers help reduce algae by removing waste before it has a chance to break down into phosphates. Protein skimmers will help prevent algae breakouts and keep your water clean and clear. Finally, protein skimmers promote coral growth by removing water contaminants.
Will skimmer remove copepods?
Yes, a protein skimmer has the potential to kill Copepods. Copepods can be killed by the protein skimmer as they move through the pump or get removed from the system via the skimmers collection cup.
How do you make a Chaeto reactor?
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- Drill 2 holes in the lid of the container.
- Put two pieces of tubing through each hole and create seal with superglue.
- Place pump in tank and connect one tube to it.
- Hook up LEDs and wrap around.
- Fill with chaeto and water.
- Turn on pump.
How big should my refugium be?
The standard answer is always as big as you can when it comes to sump and refugium questions. As far as layout of your sump and refugium you can read about a hundred different ways to do it and people can make great arguments for every one.
Will a refugium raise pH?
A proper refugium growing macroalgae like chaetomorpha will rapidly consume excess carbon dioxide from the water, reducing carbonic acid and raising the pH level.
Do you really need a protein skimmer?
While protein Skimmer can help enormously in keeping a clean tank, they are usually not necessary for beginners who plan to keep easy fish and corals. If you want to run a pristine tank with LPS and SPS corals, a good protein Skimmer is a great investment and will help you enormously in the long run.
Do coral eat rotifers?
Rotifers are consumed by a variety of sea creatures ranging from fish species to coral.
