joe's reefer
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anyone know how i could make a 10 gallon refug.a list of things would really help and intructions.please!!!!!also im on my moms budget so dont get to pricly im considering an overflow like captain pete
hey does anyone know how to make a refug i really need one
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azrile
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I made a very cheap 20gal refugium. Here is a list of the things I bought for it
20gal tank with hood - $20 (it was used)
Overflow box - $20
valve - $10
tubing - $15
175gph powerhead $19
CLAMPS!!! $8
my calupra (sp) and live sand were donated
Your flow rate will be slow. if you want more flow, just upgrade the powerhead. My goal was to allow pods to survive the trip up to the main tank, and to allow the calupra to remove nitrates.
The overflow is in the main tank, the valve is on the line from the overflow to the ref. The powerhead is in the ref and pumps water directly into the main tank. Make sure your tubing going back into the main tank empties above the water line, if you have it underwater, a poweroutage will cause it to siphon back into your ref causing it to overflow.
once you have the powerhead running, use the valve to match the volume of water entering the main tank.
I just hooked it up, I'll let you know how it works out
20gal tank with hood - $20 (it was used)
Overflow box - $20
valve - $10
tubing - $15
175gph powerhead $19
CLAMPS!!! $8
my calupra (sp) and live sand were donated
Your flow rate will be slow. if you want more flow, just upgrade the powerhead. My goal was to allow pods to survive the trip up to the main tank, and to allow the calupra to remove nitrates.
The overflow is in the main tank, the valve is on the line from the overflow to the ref. The powerhead is in the ref and pumps water directly into the main tank. Make sure your tubing going back into the main tank empties above the water line, if you have it underwater, a poweroutage will cause it to siphon back into your ref causing it to overflow.
once you have the powerhead running, use the valve to match the volume of water entering the main tank.
I just hooked it up, I'll let you know how it works out
joe's reefer
Member
come on guys i need help
disdominican
Member
azrile,
was the overflow box a DIY? if so, do u have instruc.
was the overflow box a DIY? if so, do u have instruc.