sump/refugium recommendations

AquamanE · #1 01/01/2008, 09:02 PM

Ive reviewed a few, some seem very expensive (aquatic ecosystems), the CPR Aquafuge Pro Sump Refugium seems good but the protein skimmer looks "cheapy".

Any advise for a 46 bowfront? I would like a sump refug in an effort to use it with a good PS also.

I dont like HOB, and am not good with DIY.

Thanks,
Eddie

AquamanE · #2 01/02/2008, 06:29 AM

Anyone??

Pheeshes · #3 01/02/2008, 07:53 AM

it's really easy to convert a 20 gallon long tank into a sump/refugium. here is a link to the basic design i'm going to used for mine.

http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/s...***/index.html

all you have to do it is get some aquarium safe silicon(from lowes or home depot) and get somewhere to cut you a couple of pieces of glass or acrylic to fit in as baffles.

Achilles1208 · #4 01/02/2008, 06:26 PM

dito great reference melevsreef.com has alot of useful info free of charge!!

warrenm107 · #5 01/02/2008, 09:55 PM

I have bought a couple of used sumps on E-bay. Both were acrylic and both had small cracks. I repaired them with silicone and scrap acrylic from Home Depot. I sandwiched the crack to make the repair. It is usually not preferable to use silicone on acrylic. Great bargains, less than half of retail.

dc_909 · #6 01/02/2008, 11:41 PM

Buy a used sump or build one yourself out of an old tank.

AquamanE · #7 01/03/2008, 06:26 AM

Thanks for the quick replies. Again, im not good with the DIY stuff. Will look into used.

The truth is i can afford to buy it, but who wants to spend un-necessary $ when it could be spent on "live" stuff, better lights, etc....