Aqua Clear 70 refugium?

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by KavinFish, Jul 1, 2013.

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  1. KavinFish

    KavinFish Plankton

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    i seen vids on youtube of people doing it, does it work? would it be worth trying on a 35g?
     
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  2. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    If you have a sump, no but if you don't, I would say yes. They seem to do an incredible job of keeping nutrients down.
     
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  3. KavinFish

    KavinFish Plankton

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    Quick question on lighting for a refugium what do I use lol!
     
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  4. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    You can get a clamp light with aluminum reflector from Home Depot along with a 6500K 13W CFL bulb. Total cost of $13. This will do just fine and is what I use in my 55.
     
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  5. wiigelec

    wiigelec Fire Shrimp

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    Absolutely it works!

    I have mine stuffed with chaeto and lit by an inexpensive CFL desk lamp. I had a major cyno outbreak that has all but dissolved since I commissioned my AC70 refugium...
     
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  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    well, there you go! Sounds like an awesome plan!
     
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