Read About Refugium tank

Refugium tank setups allow several types of species to peacefully and safely coexist. Here's everything you need to know about this product.

Refugium tank - What are they?

  1. Description:

    A refugium tank is a basically an environment within an aquarium that offers your fish safety from predators.
  2. Who Needs These?

    Anyone with aggressive fish and more delicate species in the same tank system needs a refugium tank.
  3. Why Do You Need These?

    By using a refugium tank, you can use your main water filtration system to keep the water clean, but still keep a safe environment for all your species.
  4. Types:

    There are many different options for setting up a refugium tank.
  5. Benefits:

    The main benefit of a refugium tank is keeping species such as seahorses, amphipods, and other such species safe. These species are then able to contribute to the overall environment of the aquarium without being endangered.
  6. Uses:

    Segregating predators from their prey, while maintaining the benefit of all species, is the main purpose of a refugium tank.

Refugium tank - Tips

  1. Varieties:

    There are many different ways to set up a refugium tank. A refugium tank can be set up alongside an existing tank, or as a tank within the tank.
  2. Quality Choices:

    There are many options for a refugium tank; the important thing is to find a setup that meets your needs. Ideally, the refugium tank should be easily visible, not hidden towards the back of the tank.
  3. Where to Use:

    A refugium tank can be set up inside or next to many different types of tank.

Refugium tank - Concerns

  1. Safety Issues:

    The main safety issue is ensuring the refugium tank securely segregates your delicate species.
  2. Behavioral Issues:

    There are generally no behavioral issues associated with a refugium tank, either in terms of the species in the refugium tank or those in the main aquarium.
  3. Convenience:

    After initial setup, a refugium tank should not require any more work than the rest of the tank.

Refugium tank - How to Choose

  1. What to Look For:

    Look for a refugium tank that will work with your existing tank, if you already have a functioning aquarium.
  2. Expense:

    A good quality refugium tank will generally cost a few hundred dollars.
  3. Other Items You Might Need:

    Along with the seahorses, amphipods, or other species to populate the refugium tank, you will need to make sure you have the proper food and water conditioners needed for their environment.