i think a fuge is a necessary part of a reeftank sure its not needed and who knows how many pods actually make it out but i know my fuge is jammed packed with them its like a flea circus down there but after the lights go out theres not even close to that amount in my display now granted there are fish and pod eating wrasses in there so thats the reason i dont see them.
i think even if you dont use a fuge for pod production i like the fact its like a mini rain forest down there im growing cheato,mangroves and halimeda not to mention i find coraline grown better in my fuge.its home to all my hugeeeee unwanted bristle worms and crabs.
overall i wouldnt want a tank without one and anyone who comes to my house seems just as fascinated with my fuge as they do with the display lol
