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    what to add or put into the sump tank ?

    in New to the Marine Aquaria Hobby

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    Firstly, how big is ur sump?

    If not big, then having a refugium is optional. One thing I notice about refugium is... u need a lot of them to be able to make a difference to the system. If only a bit... might as well use up that space for a Nitrate Removal Reactor. But if you have a large compartment (can fit roughly 3 to 4 handful of Chaetos) then it's a beneficial step. The Chaetos can also let u breed pods and most importantly, control ur tank pH esp. at night. Reverse the refugium lighting (opposite that of ur main tank) and u will be able to avoid the night water being too acidic.

    The essentials are (IMO):

    1. Return pump (a good, reputable, quiet, reliable, low power consumption) as it is the heart of the whole system

    2. Protein skimmer (the best u can possibly afford, look for overpower skimmers)

    3. Activated carbon

    4. Nitrate control

    5. Phosphar control

    6. Extra surfaces for bacteria growth (biohome, small pieces of LR, bactoballs, etc.)

    7. Polyfilter

    i got my sump from AM and it have 3 partition

    but bro for item 3,4,5, which compartment do u put them and are they equipment ?

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