Refugium help/question

[mkindsfather]

So my sump doesn't have a fuge section. I was thinking of having a tray built and then building a little egg crate wall area where I can put either miracle mud/ or sand and Chaeto.

Will Chaeto by itself be fine or should I do the tray idea. I attached a picture of the tray I'm thinking of. Any thoughts would be awesome.

 

[mkindsfather]

Anyone with advice?

 

[Zoarder]

Anyone with advice?

How big is your tank/sump? Big bioload?

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[LesPaulPlayer73]

I have a drop in refugium for sale. It's a precision marine r16. I like the ease and the clean look. I used it on my 135 gal fowlr. For 10 years. Pm if interested.

http://m.marinedepot.com/products/ypm5111/precision-marine-drop-in-refugium-w-maxi-jet-pump

 

[mkindsfather]

Tank is 150g sump 45g and bioload medium/heavy

 

[newtothis]

If you have the space under your stand, I would just get a 10-20g tank and elevated on top of your current sump. Drill a hole for the drain on the side, then Tee off your DT drain to feed the new setup.

 

[mkindsfather]

No space I've gotta make due with what I got.

 

[Zoarder]

No space I've gotta make due with what I got.

Try searching "algea scrubber" that might be a better choice... I'm planning on doing that real soon.

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[Jerry Williams]

Yeah you can partition a 'fuge in your sump, more difficult since you have water, etc. already there but I've seen it done. I have a 60 gallon 'fuge for my 188 DT. I started it off with Miracle Mud two years ago and its doing well. I later added biopure blocks. Lots of life in there and I never clean it just let it be the recycle center for good bacteria and whatever else overflows.

 

[mkindsfather]

So here is a pic of my idea. Top section is for Chaeto and bottom will be mud. I'm open so if u guys think the idea isn't great please be honest.

 

[xmas_one]

I'd skip using the mud and just build an area for the chaeto out of eggcrate.

 

[mkindsfather]

Thanks xmas_one thats what i was looking for. Didnt know if mud or sand was needed or recommended.

 

[russ13]

I would also not use the mud and just go with a Marco algae of your choice. You should also look at the different algae scrubber choices. You can probably find something that will fit your needs