Sump/Refugium

[tgattens]

I am setting up a 75 gallon tank and I want to use a sump/refugium for filtration. The tank is not pre-drilled. What recommendations do you have for a Skimmer(i.e. hang on or submersed), hang on overflow, sump and refugium. I would like to build my own if possible.

Thanks

[Poseidon]

I have a CPR overflow, the 102 model I think, a home made sump ( 55 gallon with 4 baffles and a Kent Nautilus skimmer) lit by a shoplight and plant "grow lights" All teh plumbing is 1" and I use a Mag 12 for return and for the skimmer!!

[tgattens]

I have a CPR overflow, the 102 model I think, a home made sump ( 55 gallon with 4 baffles and a Kent Nautilus skimmer) lit by a shoplight and plant "grow lights" All teh plumbing is 1" and I use a Mag 12 for return and for the skimmer!!

Mike,
Do you have the refugium built right into the sump? How large of a sump and refugium do I need for a 75 gallon tank?

Thanks,

Todd

[Poseidon]

I use the whole area left over for the refugium...

I know the water moves fast thru there and a refugium typically has less flow, but the algae doesn't seem to care...

As far as size goes make it as big as you can.... Part of the appeal to a sump is INCREASED water capacity for a given tank

[madman19710]

premium aquatics has a in sump drop in refugium it is 16"x9"x10" item no. PM-R15 precision marine makes it $59.95

[Wind]

what kind of plant lighst.. and what types are in the refugium? does it seem to work?

[Poseidon]

I bought the plant lights at home depot, they are just NO 48" flourescents and yes they seem to work just fine. Especially for the feather type algae it grows faster then the grape stuff does!!!