Need some advice on adding a refugium to my sump

New2Reefs · 07-03-2007, 12:01 PM

Hi there everyone,

I currently have a Berlin-style sump that I'd like to add a refugium to. I plan on running my H&S A150 protein skimmer externally to it, along with an external system pump (haven't decided on that one yet). I've been looking at refugiums online and I like the look of the EcoSystem Reefugium. There are two sizes: one is 36"L x 8"W x 8"H rated up to a 300-gal tank, and the other is 24"L x 8"W x 8"H, rated up to a 120-gal tank. My tank is a 150-gal high: 48"L x 24"W x 30"H. Do you think I could use the smaller 24"L refugium for my tank, even though it is rated for a 120-gal? With my other equipment I think the smaller one would fit better in the cabinet, since I have limited space in there. I'm even thinking of using a different sump that already incorporates a refugium--the one I have now wasn't that expensive. What do you guys think? Any ideas and advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

***Reefland*** · 07-03-2007, 12:12 PM

Sure it would be beneficial for your system, any sized refugium would be.

New2Reefs · 07-03-2007, 03:14 PM

Great! Thanks for the reply!

07-03-2007, 12:01 PM	#1
New2Reefs Just Moved In Join Date: May 2007 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 19	Need some advice on adding a refugium to my sump Hi there everyone, I currently have a Berlin-style sump that I'd like to add a refugium to. I plan on running my H&S A150 protein skimmer externally to it, along with an external system pump (haven't decided on that one yet). I've been looking at refugiums online and I like the look of the EcoSystem Reefugium. There are two sizes: one is 36"L x 8"W x 8"H rated up to a 300-gal tank, and the other is 24"L x 8"W x 8"H, rated up to a 120-gal tank. My tank is a 150-gal high: 48"L x 24"W x 30"H. Do you think I could use the smaller 24"L refugium for my tank, even though it is rated for a 120-gal? With my other equipment I think the smaller one would fit better in the cabinet, since I have limited space in there. I'm even thinking of using a different sump that already incorporates a refugium--the one I have now wasn't that expensive. What do you guys think? Any ideas and advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!

07-03-2007, 12:12 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	Re: Need some advice on adding a refugium to my sump Sure it would be beneficial for your system, any sized refugium would be. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

07-03-2007, 03:14 PM	#3
New2Reefs Just Moved In Join Date: May 2007 Location: Old Bridge, NJ Posts: 19	Re: Need some advice on adding a refugium to my sump Great! Thanks for the reply!

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