Refugiums VS Protein Skimmers - How They Work

Refugiums VS Protein Skimmers educational video explained in detail. How they work and why I recommend the use of both filtration systems together. By NewYorkSteelo. www.newyorksteelo.com

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[Beetlesgonefishin]

Good info Steelo , Really like you refuge setup ,I do have a question I've heard that cheato or other algea in the fuge can get into the display tank ,is that a concern or is there a way to prevent this ?

[newyorksteelo]

@Beetlesgonefishin Not a concern at all and has yet to happen on my reef. Even if it does, Marro Alga is considered desirable alga to grow even in the main display, whereas nuisance algae is not. Good luck and thanks for the feedback.

[MrBigregg572]

7 months into my system with skimmer an refugium, How can i get pass or deal with green algae after diatoms on sand bed and rocks, I have heard this is the good algae, but when do it go away, or what can i do to get rid of it! water levels are good, i have a 9watt uv sterilizer to help...

[newyorksteelo]

@MrBigregg572 The UV wont do much here since it can only work on free floating algae, not algae that is attached to something. Try adding a tang, or other animals that would prey on green algae such as a clean up crew consisting of hermit crabs and some snails. Good luck.

[Sisco296]

Hi. I have a 75 gallon tank with a 20 gallon 30x12x12 sump tank. I am thinking about putting a wet dry trickle filter, then refugium and then the return with a bubble trap! What do you think? If you suggest something else I will definitely go your way! Thanks bro!

[newyorksteelo]

@Sisco296 A protein skimmer should be the heart of your filtration system. I would skip on the wet dry area and instead add a skimmer. Good luck.

[newyorksteelo]

@pitus26 A refugium is the way to go now and days Offers a lot more benefits than having just bio balls creating nitrates. Good luck.

[pitus26]

it is realy good. i have bio balls, and protein skimer. now im going to build a refiuge

[newyorksteelo]

@carlocmendoza Your welcome :)

[carlocmendoza]

Thanks again NY. Well made.