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Old 11-25-2006, 11:29 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Waz Up?

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Originally Posted by ReefGuy69
Quick Question. I think i like the idea of the Refuge. I have a spare 25-29 gal tank. Would this work or should i opt to just pick up a 10 gal at the LFS? also if i go with the Refuge do i need the Eheim Wet/Dry? or do i say more is better and keep the Eheim, The Live Rock, and the Refuge?(but i read some where on here just a min ago that to much can lead to high nitrites or nitrates..
The bigger the refugium the better. The macro algae will be used to export nutrients so the wet/dry filter is unnecessary and tends to buildup detritus leading to nitrate problems. What you can do is gravity feed the refuge from the main tank.
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