what is better for reef tank

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  1. BS2007

    BS2007 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Hi what is better for filtration of a reef tank with coral a wet and dry pump or a sump/refigum.
     
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  2. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    For a reef tank, sump/refugium hands down.
     
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  3. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    sump/refugium for sure
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

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    +1 to sump refugium.
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    sump/refugium, less work on your part and more natural
     
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    nicodim55 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    +2 to sump refugium.
     
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  7. nightster

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    Do I need to say it again?
     
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  8. BS2007

    BS2007 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    ok thanks for the help guys what goes in the sump and how big of sump is needed for 65 g tank
     
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  9. Brennan

    Brennan Gigas Clam

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    I would do a 20g long or 30g, you can run alot of things in the sump. For example, a protein skimmer, reactors, heater, and also have a refugium. That is just a few things you can have in the sump.
     
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