Refugium Aquatic Design Habitats

pugmommie · 01/27/2007, 05:23 PM

I am currently looking for a good sump/fuge and am thinking about making one, but then I ran across these aquatic design refugium

http://www.aquacave.com/searchresult...CategoryID=377

Has anyone used these before? What do you think of them. They look like they would work well, but not sure if they are to expensive for what you get. I do like that they come with a light for the refugium.
Would love to hear your opinions!!

drummereef · 01/27/2007, 06:21 PM

Looks like you could just make one of those designs fairly easy with a standard tank and some baffles if you ask me. Save you about $300 bucks.

pugmommie · 01/27/2007, 06:38 PM

This is true, melevsreef is full of info too! If you are using a glass tank does it matter if the baffles are made of glass or is plexi glass suitable?
Also, what kind of sealant should I use if I get it from lowes or home depot.?

SaltyDr · 01/27/2007, 09:46 PM

Go to E-Bay and search refugiums. They have something similar for around $100. It is a kit, so you have to put the acrylic pieces together, but it looks like it should be pretty straightforward.

01/27/2007, 05:23 PM	#1
pugmommie Griffy Lover Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Crestview, Fl Posts: 383	Refugium Aquatic Design Habitats I am currently looking for a good sump/fuge and am thinking about making one, but then I ran across these aquatic design refugium http://www.aquacave.com/searchresult...CategoryID=377 Has anyone used these before? What do you think of them. They look like they would work well, but not sure if they are to expensive for what you get. I do like that they come with a light for the refugium. Would love to hear your opinions!!

01/27/2007, 06:21 PM	#2
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Looks like you could just make one of those designs fairly easy with a standard tank and some baffles if you ask me. Save you about $300 bucks. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

01/27/2007, 06:38 PM	#3
pugmommie Griffy Lover Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Crestview, Fl Posts: 383	This is true, melevsreef is full of info too! If you are using a glass tank does it matter if the baffles are made of glass or is plexi glass suitable? Also, what kind of sealant should I use if I get it from lowes or home depot.? __________________ 120 gal with 75 gal sump, aqua c ev180 skimmer, 4 x t5's and 2x kessil a350w, with an attached 29 gal along for the ride! New setup innovative marine nuvo 16 with 1x kessil a350w Current Tank Info: 2 each 30 gal saltwater, and a 120 gal tank, Typhoon Reefkeeping RODI

01/27/2007, 09:46 PM	#4
SaltyDr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 1,191	Go to E-Bay and search refugiums. They have something similar for around $100. It is a kit, so you have to put the acrylic pieces together, but it looks like it should be pretty straightforward.