Do i need to clean this mess???

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by johntekin, Jun 16, 2010.

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  1. johntekin

    johntekin Fire Worm

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    Do you guy think I need to clean this refugium out (see picture)?

    Deems dirty!!! or is that the idea?

    Thanks!
     

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    johntekin, Jun 16, 2010
    johntekin, Jun 16, 2010
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Yes. A swamp by any other name is still a swamp. Leave it be. :)
     
    amcarrig, Jun 16, 2010
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  3. Unaidedsoul

    Unaidedsoul Astrea Snail

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    Well I would want my glass to be clean, but that's is just the way I like it. You can clean it if you want, just dont mess with the sand bed.

    Welcome to 3reef!
     
    Unaidedsoul, Jun 16, 2010
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  4. john1948

    john1948 Feather Duster

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    Looks like mine. What do you have in there? i.e., chaeto, mangroves etc? You might want to address the salt creep though.
     
    john1948, Jun 16, 2010
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  5. johntekin

    johntekin Fire Worm

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    What is salt creep?? ...you calling me a creep?:cheesy:
     
    johntekin, Jun 16, 2010
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  6. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    looks like it should! I wouldn't clean it.

    the salt left behind from evaporation.:)
     
    RHorton, Jun 16, 2010
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  7. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Looks great, just as a seasoned refugium should look. The more "funky" the more nutrients used to avoid the unwanted algae and other blight that may occur. Refugiums don't always accomplish this but when they do....don't touch it!!
     
    unclejed, Jun 16, 2010
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  8. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Nice swamp....Leave it be. I just trim back my chateo to allow for new growth but leave the rest!
     
    offensetaken, Jun 16, 2010
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