Refugium: Size vs. Clear??

[Bryan3536]

I have a 180g tank, and a slightly undersized but "œgood" sump that fits my skimmer but has no space for a fuge. I was thinking of solving both problems with a large fuge. Unfortunately I cannot find any decent options with a "œstandard" sized aquarium - the 40 Breeder just misses (too big one direction, and good luck finding a "œstandard" Aqueon or Marine Land 38 g.

So, I went to target and got three options: a clear plastic bin that is 27g (and would have to be elevated for a gravity drain to sump), and opaque large storage bins of 40g and 45g.

I am inclined to go with the 45g as it fits snugly but in there, larger capacity, and I could do a gravity drain to the sump. Right move??????

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[rocsec1]

I would go for the largest you can fit in your space.

 

[mcgyvr]

I'd take bin #3 on the right Monty...

 

[cincyjim]

If you have the space go for the biggest you can find.

 

[Bryan3536]

Thanks folks that's what I thought. Biggest one "œfits" but one of my support posts does push on it a little bit. I think I'm still going with it, though since it won't be filled to top, but at about 13" or so to gravity drain into my shorter sump.


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[Bryan3536]

Thanks folks that's what I thought. Biggest one "œfits" but one of my support posts does push on it a little bit. I think I'm still going with it, though since it won't be filled to top, but at about 13" or so to gravity drain into my shorter sump.


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So instead I decided to build my own new sump with an in-line refugium. Got a 75 g last night, cross your fingers.

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[JUNBUG361]

Way better than the rubber maids

 

[billdogg]

Way better than the rubber maids

^^^This^^^

Great choice and it is looking good!

 

[mcgyvr]

Is that glass or acrylic for those baffles?
Looks too thin IMO and I'm crossing my fingers for you that they don't break.. They likely will from what I see here..

 

[on the spot]

they do look thin.

you think they could break though? no pressure to speak of, just dividers?

 

[Bent]

Looks like acrylic to me.

**Squint**

I need to do something like this and take my stock tank out.

 

[Bryan3536]

It's glass, feels plenty wide, keep in mind that is a 75g tank.


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