Xenia Refugium

Troy V · Jan 27, 2013

Time to finally say hello to Reef2Reef...

Hello fellow reefers:wink:

I've been reefing for almost 20 years, and my current system is approx 300 gallons(240 display, 80g sump/macro fuge, and a 30+g Xenia fuge.) This system has be running continuously since Aug. 04. I've found Xenia to be very effective at removing dissolved organic matter in my tank.... I use it as my primary means of filtration, and my 2 skimmers as the secondary. It is an amazing coral, Its beautiful and it cleans your tank. Great DIY filtration idea
Xenia Refugium - YouTube

The Xenia fuge is powered by a 10K 150watt MH, on an opposite photo cycle from the display.

I wanted to share this with some of the newbs out there... If you decide to set up a fuge this is a great way to filter your tank, and make a little extra "upgrade" money.

Bootstrap · Jan 27, 2013

That's cool, what kind of xenia

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Troy V · Jan 27, 2013

Thank you... Elongata- I've used Pom Pom before but it just didn't multiply at the rate I needed it to.

Bootstrap · Jan 27, 2013

Troy V said:
Thank you... Elongata- I've used Pom Pom before but it just didn't multiply at the rate I needed it to.

Cool, i have pompom in the DT.

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ladyreefer1983 · Jan 27, 2013

that is so cool..so mesmerizing :tongue:..

Dowtish · Jan 27, 2013

This is great! So only a 30 gallon fuge on a 300 gallon DT? and you see great results?

I am currently in the beginning stages of planning a dedicated xenia refugium, but I was also planning on having a little substrate and live rock in there as well. It will be directly under the tank and elevated above my sump which sits remotely to the right of the DT, so it will just gravity feed into my skimmer section.

Troy V · Jan 27, 2013

Thats sounds just like the way I have mine plumbed. Once you find the nutrient equilibrium you will notice excessive feeding = faster Xenia growth, along with some accelerated macro growth, but then once the Xenia fills that nutrient void the macro growth will begin to wane. Same goes for skimmate production....

bairdimusprime · Jan 27, 2013

Seriously? This is the coolest thing I've ever seen

eagle · Jan 28, 2013

I believe you about xenia lol. I have seen it grow like crazy in heavily populated tanks.

ritter6788 · Jan 28, 2013

That's awesome
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Dave3112 · Jan 28, 2013

Now that's a fuge! What do you estimate the flow to be through there? I have been considering doing this on my new set up and after seeing this I think I'm convinced!

Dowtish · Jan 28, 2013

Dave3112 said:
Now that's a fuge! What do you estimate the flow to be through there? I have been considering doing this on my new set up and after seeing this I think I'm convinced!

Yup!

Troy V · Jan 29, 2013

Thank you for all the compliments

eagle said:
I believe you about xenia lol. I have seen it grow like crazy in heavily populated tanks.

Very true... That is why its a great alternative for older-established systems. Instead of spending hundreds to upgrade a skimmer just upgrade your fuge.

Dave3112 said:
Now that's a fuge! What do you estimate the flow to be through there? I have been considering doing this on my new set up and after seeing this I think I'm convinced!

I would estimate it to be around 200 to 300 gph. However the flow is adjustable through a threaded drain in the display. I've found that that these corals do best with limited flow.

Troy V · Jan 29, 2013

Some recent tank pics....

Pkunk35 · Jan 29, 2013

Wow i am ridiculously impressed with your system. The 30gal xenia filter is pretty money. Uh and so is the MEGA clam!

So can i ask you what you feed and how much? I'm curious to know just how fast the xenia are multiplying and taking up the dissolved organics.

And you do not run a skimmer?

The video was incredible btw, i have to admit i laughed when the music started but it does seem fitting. :wink:

edit: do you need to supplement iodine at all?

andip3 · Jan 30, 2013

wow that is really awesome, I love looking at all the stuff people come up with : ) thanks for posting

grumpy-crab · Jan 30, 2013

This would be ideal to run with my ATS sense only DOCs remain. Ive been running pura carbon every few months to remove the DOCs. So this is definitely going to be worth looking into more. Thank you for this.

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