[bongobrian]

I'm looking to set up a sump on my 46 gallon to house an in-sump skimmer. Any recommendations? I've been considering things like the AquaC EV series, EuroReef, and Red Sea Berlin skimmers. I'm probably looking to spend a maximum of $300-$400. I'm more concerned about performance than cost. I also want to section off my sump for a refugium. I currently have a hang-on ecosystem which I will transfer the contents to the new refugium. Any suggestions on what sections I should put the skimmer and the refugium in the sump? I'm probably going to try a 20 gallon long glass tank for the sump although I'm not sure if that's going to fit under my stand yet. What kind of lighting should I use for the refugium? I know PC's would be ideal but they are kind of expensive. I was wondering if you could get away with just using regular flourescent ballasts with maybe some 10k or 20k bulbs. Thanks guys!

[Ltspd]

For the money and the size tank you are talking about I suggest a Aqua C urchin (larger one).

[bongobrian]

thanks for the suggestion ltspd. Do you know anything about the EV series? are they not as good as the Urchin?

[Ltspd]

Sure, probely better, but is it needed? Why spend the extra cash? The larger tank skimmers are also larger in space. If you set the sump up with a refigium the extra large skimmer may not be needed.

larger skimmers also consume more elec, even the efficinet motor users like euroreefs.