I was thinking about starting a HOB refugium for a 35 gallon FW tank. I've seen these used for SW and was wondering if a HOB FW refugium would even do anything. Let me know if you've had any experiences with this.
HOB Refugium...beneficial?
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If the plants are growing well then they are using up excess nutrients.
Give it a try, just give the plants enough light.
I've done all sorts of refugiums and had good luck with all of them.
Keep us posted,
Dr Joe
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If the plants are growing well then they are using up excess nutrients.
Give it a try, just give the plants enough light.
I've done all sorts of refugiums and had good luck with all of them.
Keep us posted,
Dr Joe
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Any experience with HOB? Do I put the actual plant subrate in the filter, then just plant the plants as I normally would if they were in the aquarium?
Yep, I used pea sized gravel for my substrate and a pre-filter sponge on the intake so the substrate wouldn't collect as much detritus.
I grew philodendron, bamboo and a few other terrestrial plants. I like cattails better as thye uptake heavy metals along with alot of nutrients. (plus you can find them free).
Dr Joe
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I grew philodendron, bamboo and a few other terrestrial plants. I like cattails better as thye uptake heavy metals along with alot of nutrients. (plus you can find them free).
Dr Joe
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