Refugium Revamp?

T206 · 10/24/2016, 02:11 PM

Dear Reef Central Members,

Should I pull the old cheat out of my refugium and replace it with new cheat full of amphipods and copepods? I was also thinking of adding miracle mud in the bottom instead of sand.

Thanks!

Synden · 10/24/2016, 02:15 PM

Just trim back the old cheato from time to time, no need to replace completely. In my experience the only thing that really gets any real benefit from the mud is mangroves. Sand is better for just about everything else imo

jacksonpt · 10/24/2016, 02:18 PM

Why? What are you trying to accomplish?

jayball · 10/24/2016, 03:32 PM

I can not see why you would unless it is in declining health and needs to be replaced before it falls apart.

T206 · 10/24/2016, 03:45 PM

No no signs of declining health

jayball · 10/24/2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by T206

No no signs of declining health

Than just let it go and prune when required. The pods will reproduce on their own in there

boshk · 10/25/2016, 06:57 PM

If you want 'more' pods, why not order and try one of those AlgaGen Reefpods....think you guys can get it for $15

Capt_Dan · 10/29/2016, 08:58 PM

I agree, I think you will be good with just a trim.

10/24/2016, 02:11 PM	#1
T206 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 88	Refugium Revamp? Dear Reef Central Members, Should I pull the old cheat out of my refugium and replace it with new cheat full of amphipods and copepods? I was also thinking of adding miracle mud in the bottom instead of sand. Thanks!

10/24/2016, 02:18 PM	#3
jacksonpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 3,679	Why? What are you trying to accomplish? __________________ Jackson - All advice I give is based on my first hand experience. YMMV. Current Tank Info: 38g (mostly LPS) with a 20g sump/fuge and all the other standard goodies

10/25/2016, 06:57 PM	#7
boshk Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 184	If you want 'more' pods, why not order and try one of those AlgaGen Reefpods....think you guys can get it for $15 __________________ Space is the limit to this hobby... I miss Reefing...... Current Tank Info: Reefer 170

10/24/2016, 02:15 PM	#2
Synden Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 90	Just trim back the old cheato from time to time, no need to replace completely. In my experience the only thing that really gets any real benefit from the mud is mangroves. Sand is better for just about everything else imo

10/24/2016, 03:32 PM	#4
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	I can not see why you would unless it is in declining health and needs to be replaced before it falls apart.

10/24/2016, 03:45 PM	#5
T206 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 88	No no signs of declining health

10/29/2016, 08:58 PM	#8
Capt_Dan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 63	I agree, I think you will be good with just a trim.