sump refugium?

96b.boy · 10/21/2009, 08:42 PM

setting up a 15 gal. sump/refugium spliting it so 8 gal is refugium other half is for return so i have enough for daily evap and a little wiggle room .was wondering if a bubble trap is needed? and how deep of a sand bed i should run in it . thanks for any help

DaFishHead · 10/21/2009, 08:47 PM

depends how much your water is agitated when it enters the sump. Think about how to reduce the agitation when the water enters your sump. How big is your tank? Your sump should be 1/3 of your tank size for you to get the full benefit.

96b.boy · 10/21/2009, 08:59 PM

the main tank is 29 gallons.so if i went ruffly 10 on the ref. and 5gallons on the return side i should be fine?

Mr.X-Ray · 10/22/2009, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 96b.boy

the main tank is 29 gallons.so if i went ruffly 10 on the ref. and 5gallons on the return side i should be fine?

I would switch this around. 1/3rd for the fuge and 2/3rd for the return. You just don't need that much fuge on that size DT. I like having room for all or most of the gear in the sump, also. FWIW.....

10/21/2009, 08:42 PM	#1
96b.boy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sunny fl Posts: 87	sump refugium? setting up a 15 gal. sump/refugium spliting it so 8 gal is refugium other half is for return so i have enough for daily evap and a little wiggle room .was wondering if a bubble trap is needed? and how deep of a sand bed i should run in it . thanks for any help

10/21/2009, 08:47 PM	#2
DaFishHead Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 174	depends how much your water is agitated when it enters the sump. Think about how to reduce the agitation when the water enters your sump. How big is your tank? Your sump should be 1/3 of your tank size for you to get the full benefit.

10/21/2009, 08:59 PM	#3
96b.boy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: sunny fl Posts: 87	the main tank is 29 gallons.so if i went ruffly 10 on the ref. and 5gallons on the return side i should be fine?