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Topic: Refugium

Posted By: dmanshep
Subject: Refugium
Date Posted: October 14 2002 at 1:23pm

Hello again,

I am highly considering setting up a refugium on my 90gal, I have a few unanswered questions about it. Does anyone know what size tank I should use to support a 90 gal? Does anyone know where I can get a hole drilled in a tank for the return pump (cheap)? Does anyone have a used tank they want to get rid of that I could use for a refugia? Can I use a refugia to replace my current micron bag sump setup?

thanks again

dan

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Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: October 14 2002 at 2:13pm

Wow lots of questions. Many opinions, and these are just mine.

I don't like holes in sumps, but instead prefer submersible pumps. If you do want an in line pump then you can get a great sump tank from Brad at the Aquarium. I have no idea what they cost. Cheapest method is Rubbermaid tubs and containers. If you just want a simple acrylic box, you can buy them, but they are pricey when compared to a glass tank. I would probably recommend getting a glass tank (bigger the better) and would say you should have like a 30 gallon sump? Maybe?

You can keep your micron bag sump, or remove it. Advantages and Disadvantages to either way, more of a preference on what you think will work best for you. I would recommend seeing some tanks, and deciding what you think will work best for you.

Adam

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Posted By: Firefish
Date Posted: October 17 2002 at 12:01am

I'm looking at buying an ESP hang on the back refugium. I have a 75 gallon tank and I should probably get something a lot bigger, but I'm going to continue using my existing sock in the sump filter system. I am mainly getting this for the beauty of it. There are lots of plants that i think are great to look at. I would say that a 20 gallon refugium would be a good one for a 90 gallon tank though.

Posted By: Firefish
Date Posted: October 17 2002 at 12:13am

my bad.....its CPR that makes the refugium that I'm looking at.