add on refugium

[NewbReefer]

i plan on using a large thick durable tub for this refugium. any tips or suggestions on what you see here especially concerning the powerheads and controlling the flow of water coming in and out of the refugium would be much appreciated.

 

[matthew1048]

Looks like a great plan to me bud!!! Keep us updated on your progress.

 

[reeffreak]

Don't use two pumps for the refugium...either have the fuge higher than the sump or taller.Drill a 1''(600gph) drain or larger to dump water back to the sump.Size your pump to not exceed the return back to the sump and prolly a good idea to put a ball valve to further control the flow.I believe that a baffle on the left side"spill way'' before water enters the fuge would be better than water dumping directly into the fuge.

Geez...I hope that makes sense.,if not,maybe I can explain it better

 

[RigoSharon]

i dont know much about sumps but it looks great to me..good luck..post some pics as you progress..as matthew DID!!! ;-)

 

[bobby]

Looks good but if your fuge is high and you use a bulk head and plumb it you can get by with one power head.

 

[bobby]

HAHA you beat me to it freak.

 

[NewbReefer]

that makes sense Reef i had thought finding a way to make it flow over a extra bulkhead i have somewhere with vinyl tubing back into the current sump i have, and would want a baffle or some way to direct the flow to act as a powerhead. thanks for the tip reef! :)

 

[NewbReefer]

lol, wow dont everyone post at once, jk

 

[reeffreak]

Newb,two pumps won't work,even if both pumps are the same.The flow would be inconsistent and will more than likely cause a flood.Say for instance,on one pump the hose is even 1'' longer than the return pump...the flow rate would be less than the return.....it just won't work.

Dang everybody replying at the same time...lol

 

[NewbReefer]

i had thought of that problem and is why i asked, i knew i could count on you guys :D

 

[NewbReefer]

hmm, not sure if this should be in the DIY section, i'll be updating it as i progress. feel free to move it.

 

[yote]

Remember Newb,You gotta post pics too.

 

[reeffreak]

Yeah Newb post updates as you go along with pixs if you like.
Good luck with the project.

 

[NewbReefer]

i love pics so plan on plan on plenty of em. i plan on starting the project in about a week when i get paid again.

 

[fishbait]

you could get by without any powerheads in the fuge. all you would have to do is add a tee and a ball valve in the drain line from the tank. it could be a small 1/2 line since you dont want much flow in the fuge. and let it gravity feed into the sump if the fuge is higher than the sump like was suggested.