sump-refugium

[Chaotic Cricket]

Originally Posted by JOEL

I am going to build a sump- refugium from an old 33 gal tank that I have to set up under my 90 gal tank. I am looking for the best way to build it. Like how high are the baffels, how for apart are the baffels and how big are the compartments on either side of the baffels. Also what is the best way to plumb it and the best lighting for it.

any help would be appreciated

Plan everything then build, ie do you want an external pump? what kind of skimmer, in sump or inline. If you use a submersible pump in the sump plan for that. I have special chambers that i have especially for feeding etc. Do you want a large return area a small one? how is the water entering the sump? do you need a bubble trap etc. Plan the sump around your pump and skimmer. Finding room after is a pain, trust me. How much room do you have in the stand for the sump? clearance from sump to bottom of display tank effects skimmers and adding equipment after etc. Lighting is always interesting, it all depends on how you are going to light your refugium, and how big it is.