ways to plumb a refugium

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by supratt, Aug 24, 2009.

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  1. supratt

    supratt Fire Shrimp

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    I bought a little sump for $25 and turned it into a refugium water enters on one side and over a baffle then exits by a bulkhead. I was thinking on using a tee fitting at the end of the overflow box so 50% goes to the sump and 50% goes to the refugium but theres a ball valve to control it. the refugium drains into the return chamber of the sump so it doesnt go through the skimmer.
    does anyone get what Im saying?
    Is this a good setup?
    Is there a better one?

    Thanks.
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Sounds good, pretty much the same exact why I run mine. Should work fine for you.
     
  4. dirtydavenkc

    dirtydavenkc Purple Spiny Lobster

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    same principle as mine but i only run about 30-40%thru my fuge.
     

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  5. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    I only run about 10 gph through my refug and it does great!