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keats · 01-05-2008, 01:08 AM

Hi again
More questions ????
Can someone please tell me if i'm on the right track with the mixing bioballs and refugium system.
From what i have read the refugium is designed to eliminate the bioball/canister/undergravel systems which create unwanted nitrate which then has to be maintained with water changes.

And that the live rock in tank and refugium and a good protein skimmer will prevent this naturally
and you need green plant seaweed in the refugium is to eliminate the phosphate.

Not 100% sure the reasoning for the deep sand bed in the refugium other than for the life you can culture in it does it actually have a purpose. EG: reduce nitrane or amonia

I know you can add a lot more but am under the belief the above would be all that absolutly nesessary.

Still reading and getting more confused
Thanks Steve

01-05-2008, 01:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
keats Astrea Snail Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 38 Karma: 13	Confused Hi again More questions ???? Can someone please tell me if i'm on the right track with the mixing bioballs and refugium system. From what i have read the refugium is designed to eliminate the bioball/canister/undergravel systems which create unwanted nitrate which then has to be maintained with water changes. And that the live rock in tank and refugium and a good protein skimmer will prevent this naturally and you need green plant seaweed in the refugium is to eliminate the phosphate. Not 100% sure the reasoning for the deep sand bed in the refugium other than for the life you can culture in it does it actually have a purpose. EG: reduce nitrane or amonia I know you can add a lot more but am under the belief the above would be all that absolutly nesessary. Still reading and getting more confused Thanks Steve