Refugium help

[hintze55]

ok so i need to better understand how to make a Refugium, my main use for it is for copepods. I have looked in the DIY section but i find them confusing, can any one help me?
i have a 10 Gal could i use the 10 Gal to make it?
mostly i need to know how to make it.

 

[fishfreak1242]

Originally Posted by Hintze55
http:///forum/post/2524130
ok so i need to better understand how to make a Refugium, my main use for it is for copepods. I have looked in the DIY section but i find them confusing, can any one help me?
i have a 10 Gal could i use the 10 Gal to make it?
mostly i need to know how to make it.

How big is your DT? A 10 gal is a little small for a fuge. You want to shoot for at least a 20 gal if you can fit it under your stand.

 

[scopus tang]

I agree with fishfreak1242, a 10 gallon tank is just to small for a refugium. Don't know if you've checked this one out, but here is a great thread with diagrams on designing a sump.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/296515/help-me-make-a-sump

 

[grim_reefer]

if you have a house, drill through the floor with a hole saw.. and put as big of a sump down there as you can and dedicate a nice portion of it to growing algaes.. this will give you a more stable aquarium and a great place to put equipment

 

[theclemsonkid]

Here is a nice little three part article about different kinds of sumps/refuges.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-01/gt/index.php
It's in complete beginners terms, and has some nice tables and calculators to help you decide what size you need...