Noob Refugium question

[Ghosty]

So the macro-algae eat up the toxins, nitrates, etc. in the water. When you feed your fish (tangs, etc.) clippings of that same algae, are you re-introducing those toxins, or have they already been chemically converted to less harmful substances, within that algae?

Also, is there a "Refugium FAQ" somewhere? Thanks!

[Condiman]

As far as I know if you only add a little amount of clippings (enough for the fish to eat). Then I don't think you will have to worry. But if you add excess amounts. Then you might get those toxins reintroduced into the system. I am not completly positive on this but I think that is how this works. No there is not a Refugium FAQ yet but there may be one in the future.

[MikeS]

well, any toxins that are reintroduced into the reef will be reabsorbed by the existing macros....so on so forth....the cycle of life, :D

Mike