Refugium in display tank

[beehive124]

Could I put macroalgae in a mesh breeder box and throw it in my display under my AI prime?

 

[dvgyfresh]

Absolutely you can, but I would recommend a HOB refugium - you can make one out of a aqua clear filter I believe there’s a guide somewhere

 

[beehive124]

Absolutely you can, but I would recommend a HOB refugium - you can make one out of a aqua clear filter I believe there’s a guide somewhere

My only thing with the HOB refugium is that I don’t have any room on the back of my tank

 

[dvgyfresh]

What about the sides ? If not yr method works to , I’ve seen breeder boxes used for in tank refugium with chaeto and rubble rocks

 

[beehive124]

I could try one here, but I almost feel it would be an “eyesore,” but it is a good idea. Definitely something I can consider

 

[Mr Fishface]

It could work for sure. I wonder if a mesh would keep flow from getting to the algae easily and that the algae might get dirty?

 

[beehive124]

It could work for sure. I wonder if a mesh would keep flow from getting to the algae easily and that the algae might get dirty?

I have a spot for the breeder box that would get adequate flow without a doubt.

 

[Mr Fishface]

I have a spot for the breeder box that would get adequate flow without a doubt.

I'd say give it a go! Worst case it doesn't pan out

 

[beehive124]

I’m looking at red varients of the macroalgae. Any recommendations?

 

[Mr Fishface]

I haven't tried any reds though I would like to. I had the most success with caulerpa prolifera but it really thrived with a bit of sand. Really pretty green algae IMO. I never had excellent experiences with chaeto.

 

[beehive124]

Will give that some thought Thank you!

 

[fryman]

I’m looking at red varients of the macroalgae. Any recommendations?

Red ogo (Gracilaria parvispora) is not quite as efficient for nutrient export as chaeto or caulerpa but it can work, it's red, and looks nice. Algae barn sells it.

 

[beehive124]

Red ogo (Gracilaria parvispora) is not quite as efficient for nutrient export as chaeto or caulerpa but it can work, it's red, and looks nice. Algae barn sells it.

I hear pom pom algae removes nutrients efficiently, but maybe not.

 

[Seymo44]

I use gracilaria in my second chamber of my fluval evo 13.5. It works great for nutrient export. Chaeto might work better, but I went with gracilaria because my turbo snail will eat any that makes it to the display.

 

[beehive124]

I use gracilaria in my second chamber of my fluval evo 13.5. It works great for nutrient export. Chaeto might work better, but I went with gracilaria because my turbo snail will eat any that makes it to the display.

I did make a DIY HOB fuge. I added a good chunk of chaeto, but most of it died relatively quickly. I bought some ChaetoGrow and that seemed to help a bit.