New to a refugium and would like to try to build one. (1 Viewer)

[Guest]

Hi there,

I have a 90 gallon reef tank and I'm tired of looking at all the equipment. I have a spare 10 gallon and a 55 gallon tank that I thought I might be able to convert to a refugium. I've done some researching on the internet on DIY refugiums, but I haven't had to confidence to do it yet. Anyone have any ideas or or tips? I also have a few extra parts from when I had my 55 gallon set up, like the biofilter, an extra heater, and the small pump that was for the 10 gallon.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Guest]

Would be easy to convert the 55 into a refugium. Are you looking to make a refugium + sump to house equipment?

All you need to do is have some acrylic or glass baffles cut for you and you can silicone them in.

 

[Meyeronfire]

Go to youtube.com and search for DIY sump by limpitsreef.

I also have a picture of my 20 gal fuge in the reef discusion forum under progress of my 72.

 

[chriskb3]

Another good reference, with tons of info is http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html

 

[Reefaddict79]

+1 for limpetsreef

+1 for melev

 

[Guest]

ok, I have all my supplies. Now I need to figure out the dimensions for my baffels.

I have my pump, overflow box, 20 gallon long aquarium, and a sheet of 1/4" acrylic for my baffels.

Any Advise?

 

[Reefaddict79]

what are you going to cut the acrylic with?

 

[Guest]

I just scored it with a blade and it made a clean break. I actually just got done. I'm waiting for the acrylic to cure so I can see if I have any leaks.

 

[chriskb3]

How did the sump turn out?
Out of curiousity, what did you use to adhere the acrylic baffles to the tank?