Do hang on external Refugiums work?

OceanTony666 · 10/03/2017, 03:58 PM

Any one using a CPR external hang on refugium?
I am trying to grow macro algae so my Tangs will not eat it.
I want to sustain a viable population of amphipods to main a Mandarin.
Your input would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks a lot

Michael Hoaster · 10/03/2017, 10:00 PM

I haven't tried one but I think it would work. But they're probably too small to grow enough macros for a tang, or enough pods for your mandarin. A separate, small aquarium would provide more real estate. Or you could add a coarse substrate over your sand, so the pods can refuge right in your tank.

zsxking · 10/04/2017, 01:29 AM

The refugium will work, but you will need to add more powerful light to drive it. You can wrap it with led grow light strips like algae reactor, or shine a strong light to it from the side, like Kessil H380.

Subsea · 10/04/2017, 06:28 AM

As a suggestion for a macro that tangs as well as people will eat, I will start with Gracilaria Parvispora, Red Ogo or Tang Heaven Red. All of the Gracilarias listed by GCE are ediable to Tangs. I grow Grape Caulerpa for nutrient export and as a matrtix for pods to live in. I have eaten the grape caulerpa with sesami seed oil, soy sauce and lime juice. Very nice.

OceanTony666 · 10/05/2017, 12:08 PM

Thanks a lot

OceanTony666 · 10/05/2017, 12:11 PM

Yes I understand I getting a LED Spinnex that some says itv is working for him
Thanks a lot

10/03/2017, 03:58 PM	#1
OceanTony666 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 11	Do hang on external Refugiums work? Any one using a CPR external hang on refugium? I am trying to grow macro algae so my Tangs will not eat it. I want to sustain a viable population of amphipods to main a Mandarin. Your input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot

10/03/2017, 10:00 PM	#2
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	I haven't tried one but I think it would work. But they're probably too small to grow enough macros for a tang, or enough pods for your mandarin. A separate, small aquarium would provide more real estate. Or you could add a coarse substrate over your sand, so the pods can refuge right in your tank. __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

10/04/2017, 06:28 AM	#4
Subsea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,882	As a suggestion for a macro that tangs as well as people will eat, I will start with Gracilaria Parvispora, Red Ogo or Tang Heaven Red. All of the Gracilarias listed by GCE are ediable to Tangs. I grow Grape Caulerpa for nutrient export and as a matrtix for pods to live in. I have eaten the grape caulerpa with sesami seed oil, soy sauce and lime juice. Very nice. __________________ Laissez les bons temps rouler, Patrick Castille Current Tank Info: 10,000G. Greenhouse Macro Growout

10/04/2017, 01:29 AM	#3
zsxking Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 48	The refugium will work, but you will need to add more powerful light to drive it. You can wrap it with led grow light strips like algae reactor, or shine a strong light to it from the side, like Kessil H380.

10/05/2017, 12:08 PM	#5
OceanTony666 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 11	Thanks a lot

10/05/2017, 12:11 PM	#6
OceanTony666 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 11	Yes I understand I getting a LED Spinnex that some says itv is working for him Thanks a lot