refugium

[fishtanker]

what would anyone recommend for the flow rate on a 10 refugium for a 55gal tank. I have some live sand (swf.com) arriving in a couple days and want to purchase a return pump.
thanks

 

[reeftanknewbie]

I have been told on here that it is 8-10 times an hour you want to turn over the water in your tank. SO for a 55 it would be 550. Don't forget to look at the pump because there is flow rate loss for every so far vertical you go. Good Luck.

 

[gregzbobo]

I've read on some posts that if your refugium is separate from your sump, you ought to go with a slower water flow than your main circulation. I don't remember what post or how slow of a flow to go though, a shark would know alot more than me.

 

[jumpfrog]

Refugium slow rates are generally slow. On the order of 50 - 100 gph. The slow flow increases contact time so macros can better absord nitrates from the water flow. Also, when you're dealing with a 10 gallon sump to much of a flow will cause quite a mess with your sand.
Good Luck!