wet/dry or refrugium???

[the maggot]

Not sure what to go with. Read too many threads. too much info and my brain is too small! I have a 55g and a fluval 404 canister filter. i will have live rock and sand, corals and fish in the 55 . i think i want a refrugium under it or should it be a wet dry filter. I have a 44g, 33, 30 and a 20 as extra tanks to use. I will get a bigger tank so i'm thinking to use the 44. is my fluval enough filter with the refugium or is it too much work to maintain?

 

[wattsupdoc]

You could use the canister filter. But with a good fuge, you wont need it. The largest tank you can fit under the stand would be the sweetest! Defintly the fuge with maybe a little wet/dry compartment if you like.

 

[the maggot]

ok looks like i'm making a fuge out of the 44g. I've read bio ball are not needed if i have a dsb? Can i use the fluval 404 for a sump pump? Is there a good thread for building a fuge?

 

[fishissues]

Originally Posted by the maggot
http:///forum/post/2534656
ok looks like i'm making a fuge out of the 44g. I've read bio ball are not needed if i have a dsb? Can i use the fluval 404 for a sump pump? Is there a good thread for building a fuge?
dsb may cause crashes if not stirred up alot and bioballs create nitrates or nitrites...i forget...

 

[the maggot]

thanks -- i found an amazing web site where i read everything i needed from why i need one to how to build one. it also had a ton of pics. pm me and i'll give you the link!