Want to put a refugium in my sump. Suggestions

[rockdiver]

Well I finally received my 110 waterbox and with the sump it came with i was thinking of putting a refugium in it.
It would measure out to 12 1/2 x 6 1/4 and 7 inches deep because of the return baffle to the pump. But I could make this a little taller by gluing a pc and inch or so over the whole
Some questions I have are, is this size good enough but its all there is so it has to be.
When putting in the baffals should I put 2 or just the 1 and if 2 have the water go under then over or if just 1 I would think just over the top. How tall should they be ?
Another question what do I use to glue it in place.
Let me know what I missed and what you may do.
Thanks

 

[BlennyTime]

Welcome! Any size fuge is better than none at all. The reason for 2 pieces is it forms a bubble trap (bubbles can’t go over-under), which keeps bubbles (bad) out of the system. Aqueon makes a reef-safe silicone for baffles. Good luck!

 

[Doctorgori]

That’s a nice looking sump.
Baffles? I like 1.5 inches clearance over or under. You might tag Melev or someone for custom weirs you could glue to the glass for added height

 

[rockdiver]

Thanks. I will look for that silicone. Do I need a bubble trap you think since I have one before the pump ?
Just figured I need something idk baffle or wall to keep the cheto or whatever out from the skimmer pump and I figured that would kill the microbubbles.
Can't wait to set it up have the LR on order from TBS thats 2 week wait.... Hopefully but that gives me time to do this stuff.

 

[rockdiver]

I would tag him but idk how haha

 

[rockdiver]

Rhink the 2 baffles under then over would be better now that I'm thinking about it

 

[VanCityReefer]

Just curious if you ever installed the baffle. I'm saving up for the same tank and had the same idea for a fuge. Would love to see some pics.

 

[rockdiver]

Yes I did I can get you some pics and also some things I wish I did before I put water in it lol.
Maybe save you some issues later.
When are you suppose to get it ?

 

[VanCityReefer]

Yes I did I can get you some pics and also some things I wish I did before I put water in it lol.
Maybe save you some issues later.
When are you suppose to get it ?

I haven't ordered it yet. Still saving up the $$$

 

[rockdiver]

I hear you ! Well it took me about 2 months to get mine after I ordered it then from what I read it really slowed down for others