Help me design the perfect refug!

Jblank44 · 04/27/2015, 04:09 PM

So... I will be moving in a few months and I was thinking about rebuilding my refugium differently to fit a better, bigger skimmer and be able to maximize my filtration with macro algae and what not. OR any tips as to how I could make this current design more efficient. I am definitely going to clean it. Please let me know what you think and help me the best you can!

The space is 19" by 19" (L x W) and is roughly 24-26" tall.

Pictures of current set up:

moondoggy4 · 04/27/2015, 06:26 PM

The best refug for a cube tank is build a rectangle stand and put the biggest sump you can in there and put the cube on top of the new stand.

Jblank44 · 04/27/2015, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

The best refug for a cube tank is build a rectangle stand and put the biggest sump you can in there and put the cube on top of the new stand.

I have a stand and everything already, that's what this is in. But.... I feel I could build the inner walls differently and have bigger spaces for things that need bigger spaces and smaller spaces for things that don't need much space. I have some ideas but I want to see what you guys think first. I will model them and post them

moondoggy4 · 04/27/2015, 09:35 PM

I saw that you were moving and I thought it would be a good opportunity to start over so to speak. That way you can get the perfect fuge I tore down my cube because I hated the small sumps so I am doing a 40 breeder tank and a 20L sump. But (run what you brung) so to speak.

04/27/2015, 04:09 PM	#1
Jblank44 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 594	Help me design the perfect refug! So... I will be moving in a few months and I was thinking about rebuilding my refugium differently to fit a better, bigger skimmer and be able to maximize my filtration with macro algae and what not. OR any tips as to how I could make this current design more efficient. I am definitely going to clean it. Please let me know what you think and help me the best you can! The space is 19" by 19" (L x W) and is roughly 24-26" tall. Pictures of current set up: __________________ SPS = STABILITY PROMOTES SUCCESS :D GO VOLS!!! CURRENT TANK: 35 gallon cube w/ 10 gallon sump. Mixed/SPS dominant Current Tank Info: 35 Gallon Cube w/ 10 gallon sump Last edited by Jblank44; 04/27/2015 at 04:15 PM.

04/27/2015, 06:26 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	The best refug for a cube tank is build a rectangle stand and put the biggest sump you can in there and put the cube on top of the new stand.

04/27/2015, 09:35 PM	#4
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I saw that you were moving and I thought it would be a good opportunity to start over so to speak. That way you can get the perfect fuge I tore down my cube because I hated the small sumps so I am doing a 40 breeder tank and a 20L sump. But (run what you brung) so to speak.