refug for 72 gal?

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by UMdmd, Mar 28, 2005.

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  1. UMdmd

    UMdmd Astrea Snail

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    Hey guys

    I finally got the stand for my 72 bowfront, with the built in over flow.  I was wondering what you guys thought would be the best way to go as far as filtration.  Wet/dry or refuge?  I feel that the wet/dry maybe easier set up to start with.  If I were going to use a refuge i would use a 20 gal I already have and put in some baffles like some of the designes i seen here. If i did use the 20 gal as a refuge what size return pump would i need for adequate flow? Any help in deciding on weather to use a wet/dry or refuge would be great

    I plan on keeping some coral and anenomes in the future, along with the usual fish. I will also be placing live rock and sand. Thanks again.
     
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  4. UMdmd

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    John

    Thanks for the reply. Do you have any suggestions on what size return pump I need. Did you use 2 over flows or did you just spilt the plumbing after the overflow? Thanks again, and karma to you.
    Damion
     
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    I am using 2 - 800 gallon per hour overflows and 2-Mag -7 return pumps with the returns going to opposite ends of the tank. ................... John

    PS Thank You for the Karma ;)
     
  6. UMdmd

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    So would you say I should use one mag 7 for the refuge?