Refugium in another room

frink

frink

Member
Just wondering if anyone has any experience in have a refugium set up some distance away from the display tank. I have no room for a decent sized refugium near my tank so I was thinking about going through a wall and putting my refugium there. It wouldn't be more than 6 feet away. And I would be able to keep it fairly level with the show tank. Would the pumps be able to deal with that kind of distance.
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kennynj

kennynj

Member
I JUST SET UP A REFUGIUM IN THE GARAGE WITCH IS IN THE
NEXT ROOM OFF THE DEN. I SET A SHELF ON TWO HEAVY DUTY
BRACKETS. DRILLED 2 HOLES THRU THE CABINETS THEN THRU
THE WALL. ONE HOLE IS FOR THE SUPPLY LINE HOOKED UP TO A POWERHEAD IN THE SUMP, AND THE OTHER IS FOR THE GRAVITY RETURN. THE CONTAINER IS A RUBBER MAID 30 GAL. OVER THIS
ATTACHED TO BRACKETS IS LIGHTING ON, 24/7. LIVE SAND AND
ROCK, ALSO CALUPORA. SO FAR WORKING GOOD.
 
dburr

dburr

Active Member
Their is no "head pressure" going horazontally only vertical.
Make sure you use the correct size pipe.
HTH
 
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