Refugium Size/setup question?

[khpddog]

I am almost finished setting my 210 (thanks to all who have helped):

My goal is to have fish, live rock, crustaceans, and coral. I expect that initially I will have more fish than coral.

I have ½ inch glass available and somebody that can assemble it into a tank 48 long, 16 high, and 17 wide tank. The plan so far is to have the pumps be internal.

1) Will this be of adequate size?
2) How wide should each chamber be?
3) What protein skimmer would you suggest?
4) What substrate would you suggest and how deep?
5) Can you point me to a link or picture with a specific design for the refugium and any components associated with the refugium that I have not considered?


Along with the design what would plumbing include between the tank and refugium and within the refugium. Any other suggestions that should be included would be greatly appreciated.

[Marty]

Here's a good website that has been posted here before by inwall75. It might help you a bit and asnwer some questions.

Melevsreef.com - What is a Sump?

[khpddog]

Thank you. Does anyone else have any thoughts on the other questions. Thank you for your help. I am anxious to get some water in the tank.