Cryptic Fuge
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That's cool, but we're talking about cryptic (unlit - entirely black) refugiums for the use of filtation with the sponges that grow in those environments.
Jeremy
Fishcrazy06
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When you say Pictures Jeremy do you mean in the book? Hmmmm I have some sponges on my rock in my main tank but not sure if I have any in my tank downstairs. I will be digging. Or I will be putting up a trade post for rock for rock! LOL. Can you seed with boughten sponges??? Maybe finding a place that has some different ones and doing an order???
Eric
Eric
Fishcrazy06
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Jeremy I will keep in contact with you in case I end up ordering any or come across some. I am going to go to Reef's in GB and see if he has seen any in any of his rock and go from there. In matter of fact I will email him today.
Eric
Eric
Fishcrazy06
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My first plan of attach is local. If that fails then I will see what to do next.
Eric
Eric
Sounds good. Just be aware of any parasites you might be aquiring. Today when I get a chance I'll post on a sponge forum and see if they can tolerate iodine or revive dips.
Jeremy
stedfast82
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ok jlinzmaier so carbon y\n i have a true refugium im going with no light should i light it up and go with a cryptic on the side and carbon is the thing that hit me most.? i wish we had more people like you around!!! i guess reading all of this is geting us a little smarter thank's also i just set up my new 110 gal tank used most of the water from a well devolped 75 gal and my 39 gal bow so i used the rock and all of the water from them but im still in a cycling time which's suck'sfor all my coral i put a 1gal bucket in my sump full of old sand from my tank. i was told that would be good????????? any help? am i going at this right?
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customcolor
The coRal nuT
this thread is making me think of making a plywood sump that is nice and long with lots of sections in it.....granted i would have to make it narrow enough to fit in my doors though 
8'x2'x2' should do
8'x2'x2' should do
ReeferRob
Give me your Brains!
My apologies to everyone for the lack of remaining detail and pictures for that little project I posted info about. I just got in my four hammerhead pumps for the plumbing on my 420 gal DT so I've been really busy with that. In the next week I'll post more details and pictures on how to create a cryptic area within a lit sump or refugium.
Sorry this is so long. Just trying to explain as much as I can so it makes sense to everyone reading along. Again, I want to reiterate that I'm only trying to relay the information I've learned after reading Steve Tyree's book The environmental Gradient 1st edition. I'm certainly not claiming to be an expert on sponges growth, care, metabolism, etc... The book was really good though and I really did learn a lot about cryptic zones and the fauna that inhabit them.
Jeremy[/QUOTE]
Jeremy
Don't ever apologize for being long winded. It is a breath of fresh air to have someone take the time to thoroughly answer peoples questions. All too often in this hobby someone will have two or three question and get a single sentence response leaving the person in question wondering and with even more questions.
I very much appreciate your time and willingness to share your experiences and knowledge you've gained from your research.
Again thank you!!
By the way where are you located??
Sorry this is so long. Just trying to explain as much as I can so it makes sense to everyone reading along. Again, I want to reiterate that I'm only trying to relay the information I've learned after reading Steve Tyree's book The environmental Gradient 1st edition. I'm certainly not claiming to be an expert on sponges growth, care, metabolism, etc... The book was really good though and I really did learn a lot about cryptic zones and the fauna that inhabit them.
Jeremy[/QUOTE]
Jeremy
Don't ever apologize for being long winded. It is a breath of fresh air to have someone take the time to thoroughly answer peoples questions. All too often in this hobby someone will have two or three question and get a single sentence response leaving the person in question wondering and with even more questions.
I very much appreciate your time and willingness to share your experiences and knowledge you've gained from your research.
Again thank you!!
By the way where are you located??
ReeferRob
Give me your Brains!
Im sure you've addressed it somewhere in this thread, but is there an optimal location for a cryptic zone?. For example, drain chamber, skimmer chamber, after the skimmer before the return pump etc. What about a cryptic zone in multiple locations??? I can only assume more the merrier right?!?
I think I may have come up with a great location for one but uncertain of its benefits with the given spot. Ill await your response before I share my idea.
I think I may have come up with a great location for one but uncertain of its benefits with the given spot. Ill await your response before I share my idea.
customcolor
The coRal nuT
the cleaner the chamber the better so there is less doc and larger floating things in the water....best i would say is plum it off the return pump because its meant to be the cleanest water in you system and the cryptic just one step farther in polishing it.
