Rubbermaid Stock Tank as Sump/Refugium

scooter28 · 10/03/2006, 11:53 AM

I am planning a major upgrade to my 90g reef and need advice on constructing a sump/refugium to add water volume and nutrient export. I have availble a new 100 gallon rubbermiad stock tank but am not sure how I would partition it for a skimmer (Deltec ap600), refugium, and return pump (rio 3100 currently). Is it a good or bad idea to put instant ocean buckets in the sump to particition the return area as well as the tank input with the rest of the area being devoted to a refugium? I have searched high and low and see rubbermaid stock tank mentioned often as sump/refugiums but am at a loss as how to partition it. Thanks!

silverwolf72 · 10/03/2006, 12:36 PM

throw a couple of small tanks in it for sections. They will over flow and dump back into the rubbermaid and then can be returned to the tank.

theatrus · 10/03/2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by silverwolf72
throw a couple of small tanks in it for sections. They will over flow and dump back into the rubbermaid and then can be returned to the tank.

Probably the best way by far. The edges are going to be a PITA to match up, and the tank isn't rigid like an aquarium so it will bow out a bit.

Buckets, smaller tubs, 10g aquariums are all great options if you really need sections.

10/03/2006, 11:53 AM	#1
scooter28 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 34	Rubbermaid Stock Tank as Sump/Refugium I am planning a major upgrade to my 90g reef and need advice on constructing a sump/refugium to add water volume and nutrient export. I have availble a new 100 gallon rubbermiad stock tank but am not sure how I would partition it for a skimmer (Deltec ap600), refugium, and return pump (rio 3100 currently). Is it a good or bad idea to put instant ocean buckets in the sump to particition the return area as well as the tank input with the rest of the area being devoted to a refugium? I have searched high and low and see rubbermaid stock tank mentioned often as sump/refugiums but am at a loss as how to partition it. Thanks!

10/03/2006, 12:36 PM	#2
silverwolf72 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake Forrest CA Posts: 1,732	throw a couple of small tanks in it for sections. They will over flow and dump back into the rubbermaid and then can be returned to the tank.