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What Is A Refugium?Refugiums can be of any size and are nothing more than a refuge from predation, which is connected to a larger tank with shared filtration. Refugiums are used to grow algae for Natural Nitrate Reduction (NNR), isolate sensitive critters (i.e. Sea Horses) or to hold/raise food (copepods, amphipods, feeder fish) for the main tank.FORUMS: Refugium and algea FORUMS: Need plumbing help fast! Either my sump or refugium overflows! MORE: DIY Refugium Projects 01:32 AM # |
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