How much does a refugium cost?

Cost – Price range is $35 to $50 depending on how big of a refugium you buy.

What goes in a refugium sump?

What will you put in the refugium? You can use plain sand which you can buy new or use left over sand. Another option is refugium mud, which is said to be better than regular sand. You could leave it at that or go further and buy rock or use left over rock.

How long do you run your refugium light?

Fortunately, it doesn’t seem like any are harmful! Planted refugia seem to “work” just fine as long as they receive at least ten or twelve hours of intense light per day. Still, some aquarists run their lights 24 hours/day without any apparent ill effect.

What is the point of a refugium?

Sumps are used mainly to centralize and compartmentalize filtration and monitoring equipment. Refugia, on the other hand, are used primarily to promote the growth and reproduction of targeted plants (usually macroalgae) and animals (especially copepods).

What is the difference between a refugium and a sump?

A sumps purpose is to hold additional water and equipment. A refugium is lit and usually contains macro algae.

Can I put fish in my refugium?

Fish, snails, shrimp, corals, crabs, corals, and copepods can all be put in the refugium.

Can I leave my refugium light on 24 hours?

One area of ongoing experimentation by aquarists is the refugium photoperiod. Still, some aquarists run their lights 24 hours/day without any apparent ill effect.

Can you leave a refugium light on 24 7?

Lighting the Refugium: Like Night and Day You certainly may run the lights exactly while the main tank lights are on. You can also run them 24/7. Some aquarists swear by daily cycles that include at least some short period of darkness but suggest you schedule a reverse cycle.

Do you really need a refugium?

You do not need a refugium to achieve a successful reef tank, but with so many benefits including a refugium in your system when possible has many advantages. Read on for an in-depth look at the numerous advantages and some of the considerations of including a refugium in on your reef tank.

Is there such a thing as a refugium?

It resulted in a flurry of “how-to” and “why for” articles that occupied many pages in aquarium magazines and continues to be the subject of new inquiries. Essentially, a refugium is nothing more than a refuge from predation.

What do you need to know about refugia design?

We design with the seasons in mind so that your landscape remains a refuge before, during and after flowering – offering depth, reward and solace whatever the time of year. The sensory details of color, texture and scale are designed with kinship for context; making our designs magical, reverent and functional.

How does a refugium work in an aquarium?

What follows is a diagram showing a simplified refugium setup. Notice how the water is delivered to the unit and how it drains back into the display tank and/or sump. Notice that a true refugium is not a reverse photosynthesis device—those are another animal altogether. The true refugium is meant to be seen, as is the main show tank.

What can you do with a refugium plant?

The idea is that in the refugium, macros (1) … Planted refugia are used to cultivate macroalgae. And that’s about the only thing that has stayed the same over the years.