Ditch Refugium for Frag Tank?

[Madmak]

I have a 30 gallon refugium within my sump that hasn't been all that relevant since I started running biopellets. The Chaeto is surviving but no longer flourishing like it was at one time. The wildlife in there is diminishing as well. I found the fuge priceless during the first year but less now that the tank is well established.

The question is should I ditch the refugium and convert it to a frag tank?

FYI - 200 gallon main tank with 250 lbs of rock and 150 lbs of sand.

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by Madmak

I have a 30 gallon refugium within my sump that hasn't been all that relevant since I started running biopellets. The Chaeto is surviving but no longer flourishing like it was at one time. The wildlife in there is diminishing as well. I found the fuge priceless during the first year but less now that the tank is well established.

The question is should I ditch the refugium and convert it to a frag tank?

FYI - 200 gallon main tank with 250 lbs of rock and 150 lbs of sand.

For such a big tank, I don't think ditching the sump would be a good idea. Sumps, after all, are sumps and only a tank without one will understand the value of it.

If you feel like you don't need that big of a refugium you have right now, you might want to make a part of the refugium as frag tank without totally eliminating it. Just my 0.05 (since 0.02 are no longer available in market in terms of coin )

[Madmak]

I would definitely keep my sump, just eliminate my refugium. I wouldn't lose any water volume, just repurpose the space. I don't see anything different in the fuge than I do in the tank lately...

[kien]

I ditched my refugium very shortly after I brought my bioPellets online. That was 3 years ago. I didn't really see any benefit in the refugium anymore. Biopellets take care of nutrients and pods are still plentiful throughout the tank.

[FishyFishy!]

Yeah if you're running pellets and have the amount of rock that you have, I wouldn't see an issue with taking it offline. You can always add a remote fuge later on if you notice any ill effects.