How hard is it to keep a refugium? Adding a refugium to the reef tank system can be a game changer for some reef keepers! Most experienced hobbyists agree that a Read More about How hard is it to keep a refugium?
The Ultimate Housekeepers We at AlgaeBarn love clean-up crew critters and microorganisms, so welcome to the ultimate housekeeping celebration! At AlgaeBarn, we Read More about The Ultimate Housekeepers
Bulletproof Refugiums: Biodiversity Welcome back to our discussion on building bulletproof refugiums! In the last few weeks, we have received a lot of questions here at Read More about Bulletproof Refugiums: Biodiversity
Bulletproof Refugiums: Water Flow Welcome back to our series on building bulletproof refugiums! At AlgaeBarn, we have gotten so many great questions on refugium design Read More about Bulletproof Refugiums: Water Flow
Bulletproof Refugiums: Maintenance We're glad to have you back at the AlgaeLab for another post in our series on building bulletproof refugiums. It should come as no Read More about Bulletproof Refugiums: Maintenance
Bulletproof Refugiums: Equipment We are excited to have you join us for this series on building bulletproof refugiums. It shouldn't come as a surprise that we receive a Read More about Bulletproof Refugiums: Equipment
Bulletproof Refugiums – Lighting Welcome to our series on building bulletproof refugiums! It should come as no surprise that we field a lot of questions about how to Read More about Bulletproof Refugiums – Lighting
Building Bulletproof Refugiums: Substrate Welcome back to our series on building bulletproof refugiums! At AlgaeBarn, we get a lot of questions on which products and methods Read More about Building Bulletproof Refugiums: Substrate
Bulletproof Refugiums: Macroalgae Welcome to the next part of our series on how to build a bulletproof refugium. At AlgaeBarn, a lot of our customers have asked what the Read More about Bulletproof Refugiums: Macroalgae
Bulletproof Refugiums: Livestock Welcome to the next part of our series on how to build bulletproof refugiums. At AlgaeBarn, we get a good number of questions from reef Read More about Bulletproof Refugiums: Livestock
Bulletproof Refugiums: The Basics Welcome to our series on building bulletproof refugiums! At AlgaeBarn, it is no surprise that we hear a lot of questions about Read More about Bulletproof Refugiums: The Basics
All about Tisbe pods Recently, we have been hearing a lot of questions about the unique harpacticoid copepod, Tisbe biminiensis. Tisbe pods are a super Read More about All about Tisbe pods
What is the Best Macroalgae for a Reef Tank? Marine aquarists and reef keepers are using macroalgae in their tanks as a source of natural filtration more frequently. Many reef Read More about What is the Best Macroalgae for a Reef Tank?
Should I Add Snails to My Refugium? If you guessed that a refugium is a wordplay on refuge and aquarium, you guessed right! A refugium is simply a tank for plant and Read More about Should I Add Snails to My Refugium?
To Tumble or Not to Tumble? If you decided to use a refugium for filtration of the reef tank than you most likely know how you want to stock it. But, if you’re Read More about To Tumble or Not to Tumble?
What Copepods are Best for the Reef Tank? One of the most fascinating parts of this hobby is the colossal variety of creatures that will take up residence in the reef tank. This Read More about What Copepods are Best for the Reef Tank?
Is Sea Lettuce a Good Macroalgae for the Refugium? If you are looking for a way to control nutrient levels in the reef tank, macroalgae is a great way to do it! You may have heard about Read More about Is Sea Lettuce a Good Macroalgae for the Refugium?
How Long Does Live Phytoplankton Last? Phytoplankton is a crucial part of the ocean’s food web. So, it only makes sense that phyto should also be a crucial part of our Read More about How Long Does Live Phytoplankton Last?
What Light is Good for a Refugium? Back in the early days of the hobby, there were not many choices when it came to lighting. The basic options for light fixtures were Read More about What Light is Good for a Refugium?
How Often Should I Add Copepods to the Reef Tank? A reef tank is a complex system with a lot of different components. All these moving parts must be fully functioning for the ecosystem Read More about How Often Should I Add Copepods to the Reef Tank?
