Nano AIO Refugium in chamber?

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Does anyone have an all in one with one of their chambers lit with macroalgae? If so, how successful is it in controlling nitrates??
 
Yes, there are many nano refugiums successfully running. It's not just the refugium, though - there are other aspects of the tank that you need to monitor, ie: filtration, flow, feeding, etc.
 
When I first started up my tank the refugium grew chaeto well but as my tank matured, it stopped growing. I do think my stock level is relatively high for a 25g (6 fish) but with only protein skimmer, once a day feedings, and weekly 20% water changes my average nitrates are just under 10ppm and my phosphates are around 0.04ppm
 
When I first started up my tank the refugium grew chaeto well but as my tank matured, it stopped growing. I do think my stock level is relatively high for a 25g (6 fish) but with only protein skimmer and once a day feedings my average nitrates are just under 10ppm and my phosphates are around 0.04ppm
I find my nitrates either going up or going down. Granted, it's a 12.5 gallon so stability is always an issue. I was wondering if I convert a chamber into a fuge if that may put a little more stability in the system.
 
I find my nitrates either going up or going down. Granted, it's a 12.5 gallon so stability is always an issue. I was wondering if I convert a chamber into a fuge if that may put a little more stability in the system.
How old is the tank? It wasn’t until it reached the one year mark until mine finally stabilized
 
I had one for a while and it worked too good for me. I ended up taking it offline due to bottom out nutrients. I used the IM Chaetomax light with the Intank caddie.

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