130 need sum help on refugium

Wats up guys i have this 130 im starting i need to
know wat size refugium to use its not reef ready so im gonna use a 1200 gph overflow box with a 1300 gph return pump but i was tonk the refugium needed to be able to take a 150 gallon wat size would that be plz help all mighty reefers

 

The general rule given is to have your return pump's output at 10 times your sump's volume at the head pressure where your outflow is. The sump you generally want to have sized large enough to handle your skimmer. I believe about 20% of the display tank's volume is suggested.

If you are doing a refuge for algae then you want the flow to be around 1x the volume of the refuge so it can be more efficient.

 

But wat size should the tank be gallon wise 30 , 40 ,50 gallons im sure u told me but wat u said went over my head lol

 

Sorry about that a refuge I would say 10 to 20 gallons a sump I would go 30 to 50 gallons. I am using a 40 gallon breeder for my sump. It is nice because it isn't as tall and allows easier access to your equipment. It is very nice if it will fit under your stand.

 

Since your tank isn't filled, drill it. Don't use a overflow box. It's a shortcut imo and can have problems.

 

This is a good idea, I drill my tank for an overflow. Check out Glass-holes.com.

 

Yea i heard the overflow box was a pain in the ass loosing its prime and **** how hard is it to drill i would rather have the pre drilled over flow but it would be my luck i would break tge glass

 

Make sure your glass isnt tempered!!!!!!! And not angry tempered i mean..

 

Thanx for the info

 

If you look at the glass with a bright light source using polarized glass you will be able to tell if it is tampered. Tempered glass has light and dark patches when viewed with polarized glasses.