Refugium seperate from sump

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by carpet1, Oct 19, 2009.

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  1. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    I like your top-off idea here.. simple yet effective..
     
    bama, Oct 20, 2009
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  2. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Thanks. No pumps to worry about. Just a simple float valve. It's been running trouble free for a year. I need to refill the storage bin every few days. If the float valve leaks I'll only lower the SG by the amount of RO in the container. It won't keep filling forever.
     
    pgreef, Oct 20, 2009
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  3. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    pretty cool!
     
    Dasco, Oct 20, 2009
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  4. RYU583

    RYU583 Plankton

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    Good idea PGreef!

    I am planning on buying a sump with refugium all in one..... these good or to much flow?
     
    RYU583, Oct 22, 2009
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  5. Whisky Tango Foxtrot

    Whisky Tango Foxtrot Skunk Shrimp

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    Did you guys T off the return line to your DT or the overflow line to the sump for the refugium?
     
    Whisky Tango Foxtrot, Oct 23, 2009
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