*s* here we go again....that's your opinion, and I respect that, but there
are those of us who run UV successfully.  I also have lots of copepods and
other little organisms running/swimming around and have for some years now.
The UV helps keep the algae, viruses, and bacteria at bay.  That is my
opinion.  FWIW

Craig



> IMO forget the UV, unless you are running a pond and not an aquarium.  In
> order for your  refugium to thrive you need to ditch the UV.  Also, forget
> crushed coral, its sharp sides will injure any sand dwelling creatures
that
> are beneficial.  Try fine aragonite or silica sands.  About 4-6" should do
> the trick.
>
>
> HTH
> Andrew

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