Does a refugium need light?
And you can’t even casually consider macroalgae without seriously considering refugium lighting. Like all plants, macroalgae require some minimal amount of light to survive.
What kind of light does a refugium need?
Refugium Lighting Having the right type of light for your refugium is probably the number one tip for a successful refugium. Refugium lighting is mostly red, magenta, and blue light spectrums.
Does refugium raise pH?
A proper refugium growing macroalgae like chaetomorpha will rapidly consume excess carbon dioxide from the water, reducing carbonic acid and raising the pH level. We like this method the best for a few reasons.
How much light do you need for Chaeto?
Chaeto needs at least 8 hours of darkness so run the reactor\’s LEDs for no more than 16 hours. Run a reverse daylight cycle to keep the system water pH stable 24/7. Acclimate Chaeto to the intense LEDs by slowly ramping up the light cycle over a week. Start with AS LITTLE AS 4 hours.
Does Chaeto need a dark period?
Chaeto is a simple algae and doesn’t need a dark period.
Does Chaeto need special light?
Should I rinse activated carbon?
you should always rinse your carbon and GFO before use. there are several ways to do it that i use personally. but you always want to use RO water and not tap water if you can.
Do ZOAS consume alkalinity?
For Zoas, there is very little that needs to be done for alkalinity, calcium, or magnesium levels. Maintaining a stable alkalinity, within about 0.5dKh will be one of the best maintenance routines you can do for nearly all corals.
Will a protein skimmer raise pH?
Skimmers can raise or lower the pH, and may do both depending on the time of day.
How long should light be on for Chaeto?
What is the best LED light for a refugium?
I have done my homework, and Kessil H80 is by far the best LED light that you can get for your refugium. These lights consume only 15 Watt but can turn a small chunk into the size of a basketball in a week. With this light, you can control the color and light intensity.
What is a refugium light?
A refugium is basically another tank where you are growing beneficial algae and other helpful plants. Think of it as a layer of added filtration and extra nutrient absorber. For a reef tank, it is almost a mandatory piece of equipment. But we are talking about refugium lights today, so let’s focus on that!
Why do you need refugium lights for a reef tank?
For a reef tank, it is almost a mandatory piece of equipment. But we are talking about refugium lights today, so let’s focus on that! As you are growing algae and other plants, you will need the lights to enable the photosynthesis process.
How many hours a day should the refugium light be lit?
If your display lights are on for 10 hours a day the refugium should be lit for 16, with one hour of overlap between at dusk and dawn. For example: DT light schedule is 10am-8pm, Refugium Light 7pm-11am.