Does a refugium affect pH?

A proper refugium growing macroalgae like chaetomorpha will rapidly consume excess carbon dioxide from the water, reducing carbonic acid and raising the pH level. A refugium also provides the additional benefits of removing nitrates and phosphates and competes with nuisance algae in your display.

Can fish live in refugium?

Fish, snails, shrimp, corals, crabs, corals, and copepods can all be put in the refugium.

Where does miracle mud come from?

Miracle Mud is comprised of up to 80% oceanic mud, harvested from deep waters, and is then dried on land.

Does miracle mud really work?

Valuable Member. I’ve been using miracle mud for many years now, and I’ve had great success with it. I’ve ran it by itself growing Chaeto, and along with protein skimming. I believe Eco system aquarium recommends changing 50% every 1.5 years, I change 50% every 2 with no detrimental effects.

Do protein skimmers raise pH?

Skimmers can raise or lower the pH, and may do both depending on the time of day.

Can you put fish in your sump?

Sumps can be used on any aquarium but are most popular with marine keepers. Sumps add water volume to an aquarium but they are most commonly used to house filtration. They don’t have to be glass and can be made from fetching acrylic or any container that holds water and is fish safe.

What kind of substrate should I use for my refugium?

Sand is a great substrate for refugiums, and there are also refugium mud substrates available that are designed for the life that is kept in refugiums. If you are keeping small creatures in your refugium for safety, such as shrimp or crabs, make sure the substrate you are using is suitable for them.

What does a refugium do in a fish tank?

Some hobbyists have their refugium in the tank where it is a small enclosure that keeps bigger marine life out but allows smaller ones and water to flow through. You can also have a refugium that hangs off the tank which cycles the water in and out.

Which is better, regular sand or refugium mud?

Another option is refugium mud, which is said to be better than regular sand. You could leave it at that or go further and buy rock or use left over rock. MarinePure blocks are perfect media for a refugium. They have a surprising amount of surface area for there size, which makes them a better option then rock.

What should I put in my refugium first?

If you have chosen to use sand or refugium mud, put that in first and fill to about one to two inches of depth. Then add your rocks, MarinePure blocks, or other media you chose.

Does a refugium affect pH? A proper refugium growing macroalgae like chaetomorpha will rapidly consume excess carbon dioxide from the water, reducing carbonic acid and raising the pH level. A refugium also provides the additional benefits of removing nitrates and phosphates and competes with nuisance algae in your display. Can fish live in refugium? Fish,…