Help!! Refugium Issue

Why do they recommend fuge in first chamber? That seems counter intuitive in that the skimmer could remove pods and other beneficial organisms. I have always had our fuge in the middle for that reason.

 

FWIW, I love carbon dosing. Easy, cheap, and an occasional tweek. I use vinegar. I couldn't keep the Vodka around for some unknown reason! Rotflmao. Seriously, I had Cyano problems every time I tried it. Good luck!

 

Yeah, it is a bit backwards compared to the more conventional layout. I think they want the fuge to get the first crack at nutrient export and probably assume that the skimmer isn't going to have a dramatic dent on the pod population.

From the Triton manual:
The Beginners Guide to The Triton Method - TRITON SUPPORT FORUM

Again.. not saying this is "the way" to do things as I haven't even tried it. I just thought it was something interesting to consider.

 

So you saw cyano pop up with vodka dosing but not vinegar dosing? I really wish it was known what was in ZeoStart (the carbon source for Zeovit systems)... it sure smells like vinegar but costs $120 per liter. I have noticed I tend to have a challenge with cyano whenever I've started a tank on it (eventually it clears up).

 

How full is the middle chamber of rock and rubble.?

 

Myself would load it 1/2 - 3/4 full and add a mp10 powered. To give u what u need and add a light and cook 24 hrs.
U have seen my refugium. No socks, just skimmer, rock and cheato

 

Just get a cheap plug and play wave maker.

 

Be careful with that. it will take over the fuge very fast! I thinned mine out on Sunday and it would have filled a igloo cooler.

 

Would you consider keeping some fancy macro algae in the display tank?

 

If you have a tang in the tank it won't last long.