Macroalgae Refugium
Our Macroalgae Refugium exhibit is designed to showcase various species of algae that are often only background species in animal-centered tanks, but play essential roles in many aquarium systems. Algae provide three dimensional habitat for many organisms, are important filtration components by removing excess nutrients, and influence water parameters including dissolved oxygen and pH levels...
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS
The Macroalgae Refugium exhibit is a 15-gallon aquarium that is connected to our Tropical Rack to help stabilize and filter the water as part of a coupled aquarium system...
that illustrates many of the life support systems commonly used in aquariums. The water temperature is kept at approximately ?? degrees Fahrenheit (?? degrees C), a salinity of ??ppt, a pH near ?? and has two airlines to increase dissolved oxygen concentrations... Describe components and acrylic panels to display life support systems...