Finally got my new refugium up and running

**Kevin McG** · 05-24-2006, 10:00 AM

Finding a good 33 long was difficult but now it is up and running. I blocked off the tank into 3 sections. The 1st section will eventually house a mantis the second will be for macro algea and the third section will be for grape calurpa.

What ya think? I still need to tidy the room up a but with wires and water lines but you get the point

**Kevin McG** · 05-24-2006, 10:02 AM

This is what I was doing before the upgrade

***Rob*** · 05-24-2006, 12:04 PM

looking great..

i like the sections and cant wait to see the mantis..

**CarmieJo** · 05-24-2006, 08:06 PM

Kevin,

Looking good.

**kj_yoda** · 05-25-2006, 11:00 AM

very cool. Like the larger tank size.

**Reefbaby** · 05-25-2006, 05:21 PM

Looks great Kevin!! Wish I could have donated my mantis to you buddy....

is there a reason for growing the grape caulerpa separate from the other macroalgaes?

**pham411** · 05-25-2006, 08:21 PM

nice, im currently doing the same thing with my tank. well i already have a refugium below my tank but im adding a 10 gal above my tank can be fed pods without being demolished by my return pump. i just drilled my 10g and took alot of pictures along the way and am planning to post it on the forums in a few days.

**Kevin McG** · 05-25-2006, 10:45 PM

Originally Posted by Reefbaby

Looks great Kevin!! Wish I could have donated my mantis to you buddy....

is there a reason for growing the grape caulerpa separate from the other macroalgaes?

Thanks everybody,

I don't have any scientific reason for separating my algaes. I am mainly doing it because my grape caulerpa grows so rapidly and get entangled in the other algaes and make a mess.

**fat walrus** · 05-25-2006, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin McG

Thanks everybody,

I don't have any scientific reason for separating my algaes. I am mainly doing it because my grape caulerpa grows so rapidly and get entangled in the other algaes and make a mess.

makes total sense. seems like it will make harvesting a lot easier too. it will make trading with other hobbyist or your lfs a whole lot easier also.

**wildeone** · 05-26-2006, 07:01 AM

I looks great!

**Cjvolitan** · 05-27-2006, 07:19 AM

good job nice setup

**bmwaaron** · 06-19-2006, 10:39 PM

OK I have an off topic question.
In the first picture on the bottom there is a clear barrel.
Looks like a 50+ gallon container anyone have any idea who sells these?

**gwen_o_lyn** · 06-28-2006, 12:34 PM

for Aaron

**wwest** · 06-28-2006, 01:29 PM

bmwaaron, where i live you can buy those at live feed stores. not sure about tx but it might get ya in the general direction..

**fat walrus** · 06-28-2006, 04:48 PM

resturant supply outlets.

**Kevin McG** · 06-29-2006, 12:21 PM

Sorry Aaron I didn't see your reply untill now. I actually got that barrell from a place here in NH that you go and make your own home made beer called Incredi-brew. I have seen them online also at places that sell them too ex. http://www.bayteccontainers.com/cltoppobaand.html

Hope this helps