Sump, Refugium or both ?

[w7afm]

Just a question or a thought, for me that is dangerous, LOL. Right now I am setting up a 180 All Glass with 2 outlets 1 in each corner of the tank going into a sump with Bio-Balls, a dual chamber Bio-Ball area. I have been reading about Refugiums and they seem to do different things then just a wet/dry system. Has anyone tried to run a sump and a refugium inline together? Is this a good idea or just a passing thought?

Bob

[JustDavidP]

Both





And do yerself a favor... dump the bioballs... use live rock instead.

Dave

[w7afm]

I should get rid of the Bio-Balls in my main wet/dry sump? I know I need to have live rock in the refugium

[Iconz]

yeah, bioballs are just a "bad bacteria" farm. Too many dead spots, etc...

[Fatman]

Both, I have bio-balls because thats how I started the tank, and if its not broke dont fix it

The Refugium with a reverse lighting system helps balance PH alot!

[Sweetpea]

Those are all great photos illustrating different methods... they are greatly appreciated! If anyone has other pics to post, PLEASE do!!!

[melev]

Have you gotten lost on my site yet? http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html

I recommend a sump & refugium, but not bioballs. Those are really not a good choice for a reef tank as they add non-stop nitrates to the water.

[w7afm]

I have been on your site, a lot to read and take in. I'm not lost yet. You have a very interesting web site. Thanks for all your time in keeping up a site with all the information that you have.

Bob

[melev]

Here are two more pages that you may have seen already, but just in case:

http://www.melevsreef.com/install_sump.html
http://www.melevsreef.com/280g/280g_sump.html

I got your email but haven't had time to reply yet.

[w7afm]

Hello again Marc, yes I have read those articles. I really don't think there is not any write-up or articles that I have not read on your site. Once again I want to thank you for your site. It has let me get my mind working on overtime on what I want to do. A fast question for you, do you think that 80 pounds of Fiji LR in a 180 is a good start or should I order 120 pounds?

Bob