Re: [Killietalk]Hot Refugium?

["Karen Perdue" <windamyr at peoplepc_com>]

Hi Chris,
Sounds like a good description to me!!

The "HOT" part of the term is my shorthand for "hang on tank" sort of like
the deal you see with the Miracle Mud, except I hate to pay almost 200
dollars for something I can make myself<G>

Karen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris" <cgraseck at optonline_net>
To: "'killifish discussion list'" <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 7:36 AM
Subject: RE: [Killietalk]Hot Refugium?


> Karen,
>
> I thought I was up on all the latest reef terminology but I've never
> heard of a "hot" refugium.  What is different about it compared to a
> regular old refugium?
>
> For those who are wondering what the heck a refugium is, they can take
> many forms but usually are some sort of aquarium which  is plumbed
> inline with a reef tank.  This separate aquarium has no fish and is a
> place specifically designed for "pods" ( isopods, amphipods,
> copepods......).  The idea is that the pods can reproduce unchecked in
> this aquarium and then overflow into the display tank where they will be
> consumed by the predatory residents.  Many refugiums are lit at night to
> keep the photosynthesis going.  This helps to keep the pH from dropping
> when the lights go out (due to the formation of carbonic acid from the
> build up of CO2).  Most are designed so that they are higher than the
> main tank.  Water is pumped from the sump into the refugium and
> overflows into the main tank.  In this way the "pods" don't have to
> travel through the impeller before they reach the display tank. Mine
> overflows into the sump so my "pods" do have to travel through the pump
> before they make it to the tank.  Something as simple as canister filter
> without media can act as a refugium as well.
>
> Karen may want to add to my description.
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: killietalk-bounces+cgraseck=optonline_net at aka.org
> [mailto:killietalk-bounces+cgraseck=optonline_net at aka.org] On Behalf Of
> Karen Perdue
> Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 12:13 PM
> To: killifish discussion list
> Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Acrylic bonding
>
> Hi Lee,
> can you share where I might find this weld? I have looked all over for
> it
> here, and eitehr I'm asking for the wrong product, or I'll have to go to
> the
> "big city" to find it. Any product names would be helpful, and GREATLY
> appreciated!
>
> I'd like to build a HOT refugium for a SW tank, but the silicon sealant
> just
> doesn't cut the mustard<G>
>
> TIA!
>
> Karen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <LeeH920226 at aol_com>
> To: <killietalk at aka_org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 10:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Killietalk] Acrylic bonding
>
>
> >
> > In a message dated 3/3/04 10:43:10 AM, tucker at covad_net writes:
> >
> > <<  What is an aquarium safe way to bond acrylic to acrylic? >>
> >
> > Acrylic cements are solutions of an acrylic polymer in strong
> solvents.
> The
> > resulting bond is more of a weld than a glue line because the strong
> solvents
> > actually dissolve the surface of the sheet goods. The safety involves
> two
> > parameters. First is the bond strong enough and watertight? That is a
> matter of
> > technique, learned by experience. Second, is the matter of toxicity.
> The
> solvents
> > are toxic to you and to the fish at some concentration. But, given
> sufficient
> > time, they will evaporate and no residue will be left. To be safe,
> after
> > several days in a ventilated space, it should be OK, but a water rinse
> would not
> > hurt and you want to check for leaks anyway.
> >
> > Lee Harper
> > Media, PA
> >
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