Are you saying you want a tank and then a refugium for macro algae in the stand and then another sump outside the stand? so 3 areas?
Will noise be an issue?
If I could go back id try to set it up with refugium / sump / any external tanks in the basement as close to drain as possible. I would drill holes in walls and floors to do it.
I think the idea of a sump / refugium separate and all in the same room will be a headache down the road. More info.. main floor? carpet? Theres alot of hard lessons learned out there. More info so we can relate with personal experience.
Id think sump in stand with a refugium outside that drain to sump is best idea. You could place it near window for extra light and treat it like another tank with a common sump.
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