Plants for a refugium

[btacker]

I just setup a 46gallon bowfront. I added a CPR refugium.

What kind of plants would you recommend for the refugium?

[DeletedAccount]

I would use macroalgae. Chaetomorpha and possibly razor cal. Grape seems to have the highest likelyhood of going sexual, so you may want to stay clear of it.

[btacker]

Run the lights 24/7?

[brewercm]

I run my lights 24/7 on my fuge.

[btacker]

I was going to order my cleaning crew from www.reeftopia.com so I would like to get my plants from there. Here is what they have:

Halimeda Algae, Feather Caulerpa, and Caulerpa Racemosa.

Would any of those work?

[Brett Wilson]

CPR's, even the large ones, are kinda small as far as surface area goes. I'd go with something that grew verticle like halimedia or feather. OR stocking it full of chaetomorphia only would be good too IMO.

[Brett Wilson]

I can give you a little chaeto, but only a little since I just threw out a bunch. a little turns into a lot....

[Brett Wilson]

forgot to ask... is this an under the tank refugium or a hang on?
If it is a hang-on, the problem with hang-ons is that they will light up the main tank at night unless you take care in blocking it.

[btacker]

Cool. That would be great! This is a hang on. It is the medium sized one. I know it is kinda small. I will probably do things different next time, but I have this now so I'm going to try to make the best of it.

I painted the back of the tank, and the light is pretty much blocked. I don't think it will be very bright if it gets into the tank.

Let me know where and when to be.