Starting a refugium in my Tidal 75

[cdemoss01]

Hello,
I am going to be starting a refugium in my HOB Tidal 75. I will also be able to run carbon and bio filtration in the same area. I followed a vidoe on YouTube on how to do it I am also working with my LFS. Any tips here? #reefsquad
The link to video:

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Carbon is good to remove dissolved organics, but no need for bio filtration. Bio filtration is achieved with the rocks and flow, nitrifying bacteria lives on surface area, thats why we put so much rock in our tank. Also our rock choice is also due to the porousness of the rock, all the little holes and cracks in the rock provide even more surface area for more bacteria. Its called 'the berlin method'.

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[cdemoss01]

Carbon is good to remove dissolved organics, but no need for bio filtration. Bio filtration is achieved with the rocks and flow, nitrifying bacteria lives on surface area, thats why we put so much rock in our tank. Also our rock choice is also due to the porousness of the rock, all the little holes and cracks in the rock provide even more surface area for more bacteria. Its called 'the berlin method'.

The Berlin Method - complete guide - ReefPedia

Find out how to run a saltwater aquarium using the Berlin Method. Run your marine aquarium succesfully!

reefpedia.org

What if I put carbon and seachem matrix in there with the refugium as well as some sort of marineland filter floss?

 

[PharmrJohn]

Carbon is good to remove dissolved organics, but no need for bio filtration. Bio filtration is achieved with the rocks and flow, nitrifying bacteria lives on surface area, thats why we put so much rock in our tank. Also our rock choice is also due to the porousness of the rock, all the little holes and cracks in the rock provide even more surface area for more bacteria. Its called 'the berlin method'.

The Berlin Method - complete guide - ReefPedia

Find out how to run a saltwater aquarium using the Berlin Method. Run your marine aquarium succesfully!

reefpedia.org

And that pretty much covers it. And +1 on Carbon use. I'd only use Carbon if there is a specific need. Otherwise you run the risk of depleting trace elements and minerals.

 

[Kodski]

What if I put carbon and seachem matrix in there with the refugium as well as some sort of marineland filter floss?

Edit: totally misread the posts.

I use carbon about once a month to help with water clarity and pull out anything that shouldn't be in the water column. A good tell if you need to run carbon is if you put some of your tank water in a white container, you'll be able to see if its truly clear or if it has a yellow tint to it. With how small the refugium is that you're working with, I'd say just try to maximize area for bacteria to grow and or grow algae.

 

[PharmrJohn]

Edit: totally misread the posts.

I've NEVER done that lol!!! Except for the last time!

 

[cdemoss01]

Ill probably take bio balls out, add seachem matrix, keep the two sponges in, and clearblue carbon. Maybe add some purigen from seachem as well. If I take bio balls out what will happen? @Mr. Mojo Rising @PharmrJohn