Simple Silly Sump Question

JustinReef · 10/20/2007, 01:23 AM

Sorry about the title.

I want to add a refugium to my sump but I would like it to be a separate tank. I think I will just tee off my overflow return and allow some of the display water to run down into the refugium and then gravity drain into the main sump...maybe just after the skimmer section? Or into the skimmer section?

What do I need to think about or watch out for when doing this? It just seems too simple, theres got to be things Im not thinking of.

Actually I guess I do have to think about the fact that during a power outtage, the refugium will also drain into the sump until the bulkhead runs dry. I guess I need to keep the bulkhead somewhat higher up then.

What else?

Bri Guy · 10/20/2007, 09:57 AM

Not much to it, make sure one is higher than the other, and the bulkhead is the same size as the one feeding the fuge.

A bulkhead strainer near the top will fix the over flow issue. (I just made one pvc//elbows/cap/saw)

JustinReef · 10/20/2007, 10:11 AM

Thanks. Yeah I knew it could be done very simply but I just like to ask and make sure theres not something Im forgetting.

Anyone else with pics of this?

10/20/2007, 01:23 AM	#1
JustinReef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,715	Simple Silly Sump Question Sorry about the title. I want to add a refugium to my sump but I would like it to be a separate tank. I think I will just tee off my overflow return and allow some of the display water to run down into the refugium and then gravity drain into the main sump...maybe just after the skimmer section? Or into the skimmer section? What do I need to think about or watch out for when doing this? It just seems too simple, theres got to be things Im not thinking of. Actually I guess I do have to think about the fact that during a power outtage, the refugium will also drain into the sump until the bulkhead runs dry. I guess I need to keep the bulkhead somewhat higher up then. What else?

10/20/2007, 09:57 AM	#2
Bri Guy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 2,995	Not much to it, make sure one is higher than the other, and the bulkhead is the same size as the one feeding the fuge. A bulkhead strainer near the top will fix the over flow issue. (I just made one pvc//elbows/cap/saw) __________________ For my birthday i got a humidifier and a de-humidifier... I put them in the same room and let them fight it out. (Steven Wright) Current Tank Info: 40BR w/ 250w 14K Phoenix + 192w PC, 10g fuge w/ 55w PC, 10g sump, Eheim 1250 return w/ SCWD, ASM Mini G skimmer, Gravity fed ATO, Kalk doser, 1/10 HP chiller, 1 Vortec + 3MJs, all on an AC Jr. - Born on date 8-06 Pics in gallery! + 55g FOWLR w/ macro

10/20/2007, 10:11 AM	#3
JustinReef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,715	Thanks. Yeah I knew it could be done very simply but I just like to ask and make sure theres not something Im forgetting. Anyone else with pics of this?