Refugium or Reactors/UV sterilizer

Bryce H. · 05/27/2018, 02:36 PM

So I have a 75 gallon display with a 29 gallon sump. I have a protein skimmer, refugium, bubble trap and return. I’m wondering if my refugium is worth it or if it would be more beneficial to use that space to install pumps to feed a GFO and Carbon reactor as well as a UV sterilizer... any input is appreciated!

mcgyvr · 05/27/2018, 03:22 PM

What problems are you having?...gfo is only for those with a phosphate problem...
UVs usefulness is really hard to quantify..same with carbon to some extent...
Many people have successful tanks without any of that so Its really up to you and specific problems you might be looking to solve

Bryce H. · 05/27/2018, 07:56 PM

As of right now, I don’t have any problems as I don’t have my tank up. I’m trying to decide what would be bette to have from the start. I plan to start cycling in about 2 weeks.

ryeguyy84 · 05/27/2018, 10:56 PM

I'd go fuge, if needed you can always add the others later. It's harder to add a fuge

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05/27/2018, 02:36 PM	#1
Bryce H. Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 26	Refugium or Reactors/UV sterilizer So I have a 75 gallon display with a 29 gallon sump. I have a protein skimmer, refugium, bubble trap and return. I’m wondering if my refugium is worth it or if it would be more beneficial to use that space to install pumps to feed a GFO and Carbon reactor as well as a UV sterilizer... any input is appreciated!

05/27/2018, 03:22 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	What problems are you having?...gfo is only for those with a phosphate problem... UVs usefulness is really hard to quantify..same with carbon to some extent... Many people have successful tanks without any of that so Its really up to you and specific problems you might be looking to solve __________________ Who me?

05/27/2018, 10:56 PM	#4
ryeguyy84 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,753	I'd go fuge, if needed you can always add the others later. It's harder to add a fuge Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ Current tank: 90G mixed reef. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon

05/27/2018, 07:56 PM	#3
Bryce H. Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 26	As of right now, I don’t have any problems as I don’t have my tank up. I’m trying to decide what would be bette to have from the start. I plan to start cycling in about 2 weeks.