In-tank Aquarium Refugium

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Aquarium Refugium With Rio Powerhead

Want a place to acclimate new arrivals to your aquarium, provide a haven for injured fish or invertebrates, or just have a special area to raise things like plants and food for your aquarium's inhabitants? Then an in-tank refugium is the best option for you.

In-Tank Aquarium Fuge With Powerhead 

No need for a separate external refugium

in-tank aquarium refugium with rio powerhead



Mount this refugium right inside your established or new tank with the included suction cups and create a home for macroalgae and some live sand and live rock for maximum benefit. Also included is a Rio powerhead to keep water circulating through the refugium, for the best gas exchange and benefit.

In-Tank Refugium 12" x 6" x 8" high

Drs. Foster and Smith Inc.

Reef Aquarium Refugium Uses 

What a refugium is used for

Reef aquarium refugium



Besides being a "jail" or "timeout" area for naughty fish and invertebrates, refugiums are often used to raise macroalgae and other creatures that contribute to the health and stability of reef aquariums. For instance, macroalgae improve oxygen levels in the aquarium and help filter the water.

Refugium Plants and Algae 

Plants and algae for refugiums

  • caulerpa algaeCaulerpa releases vitamins and amino acids necessary for a healthy reef aquarium, and also provides a nutrient-rich and important food source for vegetarian fish such as tangs and other creatures.


  • red Gracilaria algae Red Gracilaria is very healthy for fish, and helps to cure lateral line erosion and is rich in calcium.




  • chaetomorpha algae Chaetomorpha Is a great macroalgae for refugiums because it removes phosphates and nitrates from the aquarium water.

Refugiums For Sale 

More refugiums for sale

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Aquarium Refugium Video 

Video of a reef aquarium refugium

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Refugium Reviews and Tips 

Tips and reviews of aquarium refugiums

AC hob refugium questions - 3reef Forums
Hello to All, I am learning a ton from this site - thank you to all who add to it. Just some questions from a newbie - I recently made a little HOB.
Deus Meus Refugium: Sentencing
Deus Meus Refugium. Look it up look it up =). Sunday, January 3, 2010. Sentencing. And the court has reached its final verdict...guilty.....Offendant shall spend a month in solitary confinement( home) and is not allowed anywhere ...
WTB Refugium stuff - Manhattan Reefs
Looking to buy sand for refugium and macro algae/plants!
Plz help me to pick a HOB refugium... - Reef Sanctuary
I'm setting up a 10g or a 20 reef tank (still deciding). I've heard a lot of good things about having a refugium for a reef tank. I would like to get.
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    sharpturn sharpturn May 13, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
    Im thinking of getting one of these for myself.

    Good info.
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    ZachG ZachG May 22, 2008 @ 11:01 am
    You've got a point there. I removed the part about using an in-tank fuge as a QT area. Thanks for your input!
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    arcprolife arcprolife May 22, 2008 @ 10:39 am
    I have 2 in tank refugiums that work great. I disagree with using them as quarantine. The purpose of a QT tank is to keep parasites out of the main tank. Using the in-tank refugium allows the parasites right into the main tank. Great for macroalgae NOT quarantine
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