Starting my first SWRT

DaLightBender · Jul 26, 2023

I have a 48X20X13 55 gal Glass tank that i want to be my display tank.
Is there such a thing as a Display refugium? I have a 30X18X13 30 Gal bellow and would like to have a display type refugium with red algae Choates, and marine life like seahorses clams and corals. is that possible?
I have read and watched youtube channels but am not sure if i need a complete sump along with it including skimmers and other sump things.

Peace River · Jul 26, 2023

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! A sump is basically a separate glass box that holds all of the unsightly equipment that provides life support for your display tank. It is usually a good idea to have a separate sump or compartment, in the case of an all in one tank, but not absolutely necessary.

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DaLightBender · Jul 26, 2023

Peace River said:
Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! A sump is basically a separate glass box that holds all of the unsightly equipment that provides life support for your display tank. It is usually a good idea to have a separate sump or compartment, in the case of an all in one tank, but not absolutely necessary.

Thank you for the reply. My vision is to have a Display Refuge but not sure if it needs to either be alongside a sump or part of a sump. Was thinking to use the botton tank in pic for that purpose. what do you think?