refugium question

[jkhudson]

I am turning a 10 gal. tank into a refugium and have a question. I'm using a small powerhead to pump the water back into the tank, should I use one to bring it in? I was going to let siphon suction do the work but now I'm not sure that will work. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

 

[lion_crazz]

Where are you placing the fuge? Under the tank? In the sump? Outside the stand?

 

[jkhudson]

The 'fuge is next to my display tank on a stand that is equal in height to my display's stand. It isn't hooked into a sump or anything else.

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by jkhudson
The 'fuge is next to my display tank on a stand that is equal in height to my display's stand. It isn't hooked into a sump or anything else.
Sounds identical to my set-up.

I have a pump that pumps water up to the tank, and then gravity drains it back down to the sump. This method has worked wonderfully for me for the past year.
I have two drains in the left corner, and water comes in from the right corner.