I have (MONEY) which REFUGIUM

drhook2100 · 02/08/2008, 12:52 PM

ok the wife said i could spend the money to get a REFUGIUM/SUMP so which one should i get, please post a link thanks.. its for my 75g this is the one i'm thinking of gitting unless you talk me out of it.

http://ngvi.ebay.com/vi?ngvi&backtoi...CAbvtohr7OI%3D

bennyinca · 02/08/2008, 01:00 PM

What space do you have in the stand to put this?

I would try to put the largest sump that you can fit inside the stand. Then add the baffles to fit your skimmer and return pumps accordingly.
What are some specs on your tank? what kind?

mdbv25 · 02/08/2008, 01:02 PM

Is it going in the stand? If not I would look for another sump... find one cheaper that's made by a reefer..... then spend the extra on hmmmm..... let's see... BEER!

Seriously though.... I'd look into one that's not so flemsy and can't easily be cracked....

Michael

drhook2100 · 02/08/2008, 01:03 PM

its just a standered 75g 48x by 16x i think

kraze3 · 02/08/2008, 01:04 PM

I say buy the biggest tank that will fit in the area you need to put it. Then go to a glass shop and have baffles made and then you can set it up any way you want. Cheaper and its custom.

drhook2100 · 02/08/2008, 01:05 PM

whare is a good place to find one, yes its going in the stand

stuccodude · 02/08/2008, 01:05 PM

i have a refugium in my sump, works great. i would sugest a acrylic sump too. they dont crack as easy.

mdbv25 · 02/08/2008, 01:07 PM

I would do like Bennyinca said.... look for the largest sump to fit into your stand.... something that isn't too high.... I thinks a 20gl would fit... but look around.... then when you get it, install baffles to fit accordingly with what you want. You might find that it'll cost ya 50 bucks... +/-

mdbv25 · 02/08/2008, 01:10 PM

Look in all the FS forums..... but don't buy something that looks flemsy like the one you were looking at on Ebay.... take measuremenets and post for a sump tank.... in the want to buy section....

K' Family Reef · 02/08/2008, 01:11 PM

might check on craigslist.org for any for sale in your local area - they usually have great deals on new/used equipment.

regards

brians4671 · 02/08/2008, 01:16 PM

i agree, you will probably stick with whatever you initially set up. so make sure you are getting into what you want. diy, easy to built may take a little time though.

xenon · 02/08/2008, 01:17 PM

We have the same footprint but you need to measure the internal dimentions of your stand.

I bought a 40gallon breeder tank (36x18x16) and then installed acrylic baffles.

This is what mine looked like.

mdbv25 · 02/08/2008, 01:22 PM

Now that is a beautiful sump! nice spot for the refugium...

Nice Job!!

Thats the type of sump you should look into.

Michael

drhook2100 · 02/08/2008, 01:23 PM

thanks for all the help i'm gonna look at it wen i get home from work, may try and go with a 20g or 30g glass tank from lps and just diy it, i guess i will just need to buy an overflow and a pump that will mach it???

drhook2100 · 02/08/2008, 01:24 PM

yes that is nice but to big for my spot..

mdbv25 · 02/08/2008, 01:27 PM

A 20gl would fit nice... I used to have that under my 75g....
I put baffles in and it worked nice.... Good luck... Look on Craigs list as mentioned before...

Michael

xenon · 02/08/2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drhook2100
thanks for all the help i'm gonna look at it wen i get home from work, may try and go with a 20g or 30g glass tank from lps and just diy it, i guess i will just need to buy an overflow and a pump that will mach it???

Get a HOB overflow that is rated higher than the return pump.

You can also put a ball valve on the return so that you can adjust how much flow you need thru your sump.

5X turnover is about what you need. Depending on how much your skimmer can process.

xenon · 02/08/2008, 01:36 PM

I would probably get a 30g long (36x12x16)

carolinespine · 02/08/2008, 02:51 PM

Wait... you have money and a reef tank? Man... whats wrong with this picture.

celano · 02/08/2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xenon
I would probably get a 30g long (36x12x16)

Great suggestion!! If I had to do it over again a 30 long would be under my stand on our 75 and not the 20. Its not that the 20 long doesnt work its just kinda on the small side.

Aquarist007 · 02/08/2008, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xenon
We have the same footprint but you need to measure the internal dimentions of your stand.

I bought a 40gallon breeder tank (36x18x16) and then installed acrylic baffles.

This is what mine looked like.

that's very well done--just curious about the egg crate over the fuge--is that just to support the light?

drhook2100 · 02/08/2008, 04:46 PM

i will prob look at the 30g thans for all the info, yea the wife said i could take 1000 out of our taxes to spend on my tank so i was gone do the sump and some nice testers.

mdbv25 · 02/08/2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drhook2100
i will prob look at the 30g thans for all the info, yea the wife said i could take 1000 out of our taxes to spend on my tank so i was gone do the sump and some nice testers.

A 1000 bucks??!!! Does your wife have a sister?

drhook2100 · 02/08/2008, 04:54 PM

she is great, what she dose not know is that i've spent like 1800. in less than a month so far

drhook2100 · 02/08/2008, 04:58 PM

XENON i cant find a, HOB overflow whare do i get one? what size for a 30g sump and what pump would you run..

02/08/2008, 12:52 PM	#1
drhook2100 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: poplarville,MS Posts: 79	I have (MONEY) which REFUGIUM ok the wife said i could spend the money to get a REFUGIUM/SUMP so which one should i get, please post a link thanks.. its for my 75g this is the one i'm thinking of gitting unless you talk me out of it. http://ngvi.ebay.com/vi?ngvi&backtoi...CAbvtohr7OI%3D

02/08/2008, 01:02 PM	#3
mdbv25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MASS Posts: 62	Is it going in the stand? If not I would look for another sump... find one cheaper that's made by a reefer..... then spend the extra on hmmmm..... let's see... BEER! Seriously though.... I'd look into one that's not so flemsy and can't easily be cracked.... Michael __________________ No longer reefing... "Don't make a fish suffer because your wallet is light" Current Tank Info: None

02/08/2008, 01:05 PM	#7
stuccodude Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: sanger Posts: 1,040	i have a refugium in my sump, works great. i would sugest a acrylic sump too. they dont crack as easy. __________________ fear the wrath of patrick willis!!! no offense is safe. Current Tank Info: 240 all the goodies,hydra 26 led lights, chiller etc

02/08/2008, 01:07 PM	#8
mdbv25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MASS Posts: 62	I would do like Bennyinca said.... look for the largest sump to fit into your stand.... something that isn't too high.... I thinks a 20gl would fit... but look around.... then when you get it, install baffles to fit accordingly with what you want. You might find that it'll cost ya 50 bucks... +/- __________________ No longer reefing... "Don't make a fish suffer because your wallet is light" Current Tank Info: None

02/08/2008, 01:10 PM	#9
mdbv25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MASS Posts: 62	Look in all the FS forums..... but don't buy something that looks flemsy like the one you were looking at on Ebay.... take measuremenets and post for a sump tank.... in the want to buy section.... __________________ No longer reefing... "Don't make a fish suffer because your wallet is light" Current Tank Info: None

02/08/2008, 01:00 PM	#2
bennyinca Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southern OC, CA Posts: 2,140	What space do you have in the stand to put this? I would try to put the largest sump that you can fit inside the stand. Then add the baffles to fit your skimmer and return pumps accordingly. What are some specs on your tank? what kind?

02/08/2008, 01:03 PM	#4
drhook2100 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: poplarville,MS Posts: 79	its just a standered 75g 48x by 16x i think

02/08/2008, 01:04 PM	#5
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	I say buy the biggest tank that will fit in the area you need to put it. Then go to a glass shop and have baffles made and then you can set it up any way you want. Cheaper and its custom.

02/08/2008, 01:11 PM	#10
K' Family Reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,966	might check on craigslist.org for any for sale in your local area - they usually have great deals on new/used equipment. regards

02/08/2008, 01:16 PM	#11
brians4671 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: miami fl Posts: 2,088	i agree, you will probably stick with whatever you initially set up. so make sure you are getting into what you want. diy, easy to built may take a little time though.

02/08/2008, 01:17 PM	#12
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	We have the same footprint but you need to measure the internal dimentions of your stand. I bought a 40gallon breeder tank (36x18x16) and then installed acrylic baffles. This is what mine looked like.

02/08/2008, 01:22 PM	#13
mdbv25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MASS Posts: 62	Now that is a beautiful sump! nice spot for the refugium... Nice Job!! Thats the type of sump you should look into. Michael __________________ No longer reefing... "Don't make a fish suffer because your wallet is light" Current Tank Info: None

02/08/2008, 01:23 PM	#14
drhook2100 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: poplarville,MS Posts: 79	thanks for all the help i'm gonna look at it wen i get home from work, may try and go with a 20g or 30g glass tank from lps and just diy it, i guess i will just need to buy an overflow and a pump that will mach it???

02/08/2008, 01:24 PM	#15
drhook2100 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: poplarville,MS Posts: 79	yes that is nice but to big for my spot..

02/08/2008, 01:27 PM	#16
mdbv25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MASS Posts: 62	A 20gl would fit nice... I used to have that under my 75g.... I put baffles in and it worked nice.... Good luck... Look on Craigs list as mentioned before... Michael __________________ No longer reefing... "Don't make a fish suffer because your wallet is light" Current Tank Info: None

02/08/2008, 01:36 PM	#18
xenon Owner of Canada Corals Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 3,148	I would probably get a 30g long (36x12x16)

02/08/2008, 02:51 PM	#19
carolinespine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 103	Wait... you have money and a reef tank? Man... whats wrong with this picture. __________________ SPINE Current Tank Info: 72 Gal Bow Front Reef

02/08/2008, 04:46 PM	#22
drhook2100 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: poplarville,MS Posts: 79	i will prob look at the 30g thans for all the info, yea the wife said i could take 1000 out of our taxes to spend on my tank so i was gone do the sump and some nice testers.

02/08/2008, 04:54 PM	#24
drhook2100 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: poplarville,MS Posts: 79	she is great, what she dose not know is that i've spent like 1800. in less than a month so far

02/08/2008, 04:58 PM	#25
drhook2100 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: poplarville,MS Posts: 79	XENON i cant find a, HOB overflow whare do i get one? what size for a 30g sump and what pump would you run..