The Official Asylum Reef Tank Thread

I was going to ask if there is a reason not to use a refugium for a F.O. tank but then I suppose the lower salinity might affect it. A refugium is just a sump with live rock and sand with a light on it.
Mine is a 20 gal glass aquarium with dividers and one 2ft. fluorescent lamp.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

I was going to ask if there is a reason not to use a refugium for a F.O. tank but then I suppose the lower salinity might affect it. A refugium is just a sump with live rock and sand with a light on it.
Mine is a 20 gal glass aquarium with dividers and one 2ft. fluorescent lamp.

No doubt a refugium will work well with a fish only system also.
In fact, if I was still installing tanks, would sell everyone a refugium.

I just figured if fish only system, to keep it simple, a wet dry is a great way to go.

[Smoking Dragon]

is this a good filter?


ADHI Refugium Model 30
Refugiums are one of the most efficient ways of filtration in saltwater aquaria today. Not only is it a natural way to filter your display tank but it is a sanctuary for micro-organisms to flourish and reproduce. The Macro-algae used in the refugium will utilize nitrates and phosphates from your water column. These algae?s use these nutrients to grow and thrive. ADHI Refugiums offer you the advantage of using a protein skimmer of your choice. These versitile filters allow you to use most drop in style skimmers, hang on units or simply stand the skimmer of your choice next to the filter.

Refugium Model 30
Rated to 135 Gallons
Dims: 30"L x 14"W x 18"T
Skimmer Compartment 13.5" x 10"
Refugium Compartment 13.5" x 10"
1 - 1" Drain Intake
3/4" Return for submersible pump
1" Bulk Head for external pump option
Maximum flow 1000 gph Recommended flow - 5-6 times aquarium volume Includes 1 x 32w PC Light kit
3 Year Warranty
Fits ASM-G1 & G1X Skimmer


Also with this filter do I need to get a seperate protein skimmer?

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by sergeant smoky

is this a good filter?


ADHI Refugium Model 30
Refugiums are one of the most efficient ways of filtration in saltwater aquaria today. Not only is it a natural way to filter your display tank but it is a sanctuary for micro-organisms to flourish and reproduce. The Macro-algae used in the refugium will utilize nitrates and phosphates from your water column. These algae?s use these nutrients to grow and thrive. ADHI Refugiums offer you the advantage of using a protein skimmer of your choice. These versitile filters allow you to use most drop in style skimmers, hang on units or simply stand the skimmer of your choice next to the filter.

Refugium Model 30
Rated to 135 Gallons
Dims: 30"L x 14"W x 18"T
Skimmer Compartment 13.5" x 10"
Refugium Compartment 13.5" x 10"
1 - 1" Drain Intake
3/4" Return for submersible pump
1" Bulk Head for external pump option
Maximum flow 1000 gph Recommended flow - 5-6 times aquarium volume Includes 1 x 32w PC Light kit
3 Year Warranty
Fits ASM-G1 & G1X Skimmer


Also with this filter do I need to get a seperate protein skimmer?

Will see if I can track that down later tonight to view it.
Get the largest the cabinet will allow as important to handle overflow of water if power failure or when you shut the tank down for any service.
With any under tank filtration, a certain volume of water that varies based on tank size will always kick back and down to the filter until the syphon is broken.
Some use check valves but I have found they always go bad and don't work when you really end up needing them.
Will see if I can find my old handy chart on wet dry size to tank size.

And yes, a skimmer is extra and recommended. That too, the bigger, the better.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by sergeant smoky

is this a good filter?


ADHI Refugium Model 30
Refugiums are one of the most efficient ways of filtration in saltwater aquaria today. Not only is it a natural way to filter your display tank but it is a sanctuary for micro-organisms to flourish and reproduce. The Macro-algae used in the refugium will utilize nitrates and phosphates from your water column. These algae?s use these nutrients to grow and thrive. ADHI Refugiums offer you the advantage of using a protein skimmer of your choice. These versitile filters allow you to use most drop in style skimmers, hang on units or simply stand the skimmer of your choice next to the filter.

Refugium Model 30
Rated to 135 Gallons
Dims: 30"L x 14"W x 18"T
Skimmer Compartment 13.5" x 10"
Refugium Compartment 13.5" x 10"
1 - 1" Drain Intake
3/4" Return for submersible pump
1" Bulk Head for external pump option
Maximum flow 1000 gph Recommended flow - 5-6 times aquarium volume Includes 1 x 32w PC Light kit
3 Year Warranty
Fits ASM-G1 & G1X Skimmer


Also with this filter do I need to get a seperate protein skimmer?

I just realized, a 75/90 is 48 long.
If this wet dry is 30 long, need to know how your cabinet is set up as you may not be able to manage getting this in there without dropping it down before placing the tank on the cabinet and that can be a problem down the line.

[Smoking Dragon]

Originally Posted by Blueface

I just realized, a 75/90 is 48 long.
If this wet dry is 30 long, need to know how your cabinet is set up as you may not be able to manage getting this in there without dropping it down before placing the tank on the cabinet and that can be a problem down the line.

I didn't realize that either. I could make modifications to my cabinet. But, I would have to take into consideration the structure of it for safety. I downloaded plans online. It has 3 sections that are 15 3/8" wide each. My son and I are going to build it ourselves, to save lotsa money. I guess I will have to wait till it's built to look for a filter system.

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by sergeant smoky

I didn't realize that either. I could make modifications to my cabinet. But, I would have to take into consideration the structure of it for safety. I downloaded plans online. It has 3 sections that are 15 3/8" wide each. My son and I are going to build it ourselves, to save lotsa money. I guess I will have to wait till it's built to look for a filter system.

Go to Dr. Foster and Smith and see some of the cabinets they have.
You would be surprised how cheap they are.

If your plans call for three sections/openings on a 75/90 that is 48" wide, that will definitely be a problem with ANY wet dry.
Can't imagine any that will swing that opening.
I would recommend you find plans for a more traditional two door piece that has large doors and as such, limits the dead space in the center between the doors. This will give you more room to work with and specially down the line to service the tank. The worst thing you can have is a system that you can't access.

Believe it or not, that center brace on that tank is not really main support. The support is built around the four sides of the tank which will hold and distribute the wait. That center brace is more for support of the doors. Many ways around this.

Note the photos I just posted of that tank I built. Note how I practice what I am preaching and how it can be done to make for simple access in the future. That is a 300+ gallon tank and the support is strong enough yet allows awesome access to all components, even after the doors were eventually hung.