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macroalgae

  1. That Reef Show Ep 5: How to Start a Refugium!

    That Reef Show Ep 5: How to Start a Refugium!

    Today Matthew sits down with Chad from ReefNutrition to learn all the basics of getting a refugium started, starts assembling everything he needs to build one, and drills his tank to prep it for...
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  2. The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 3

    The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 3

    Let’s talk about the difference between fresh and saltwater algae scrubbers. They are different designs because the algal growth you get in each are different—so the layout of the...
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  3. The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 2

    The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 2

    Now let's answer the first question most aquarium folks have about algae scrubbers: Should you buy or build? Before the year 2010, there were not really any commercially available algae scrubbers...
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  4. How to Set Up a Refugium: Harvesting Macroalgae To Control Nitrate and Phosphate

    How to Set Up a Refugium: Harvesting Macroalgae To Control Nitrate and Phosphate

    In biological terms, a refugium is a remote location that protects and supports a wildlife population. A reef refugium is based on this principle and works specifically to benefit your reef tank. The...
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  5. The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 1

    The Complete Guide to Algae Turf Scrubbers: Part 1

    Filtering your tank by using "algae to fight algae" has been gaining in popularity in the last few years. We are biased about this, because we invented the waterfall and upflow designs that everyone...
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