Hey all, I'm working on adding a 10 gallon DIY sump/refugium to my Current Cardiff AIO tank. I am not going to be drilling the glass, but using an overflow, and while I have the main mechanics worked out, I'm stuck on some of the finer details. The main goal is to have a good-sized refugium to put a surplus of live rock, macro algae, pods, and eventually dosing without spending tons of money on a pre-built. Hiding equipment is not a large concern as it's all in my AIO.
Here's the general plan: a Seapora Nano Overflow Box will drain down to the sump into the refugium. The refugium has baffles that lead to the return pump which pumps up and over my tank glass back into the main display. All in all about 10 feet of tubing (5 per side).
So questions!
1) As my tank has a built in skimmer I will not be adding one to my sump. Instead I am planning on having a float valve in the sump to shut off the overflow in the event of power flickers/outages. The tube and float valve will be attached together via an elbow joint. How do I attach the tube and/or float valve to the sump without drilling the 10 gallon? Suction cups holding the tube to the glass? Is a float valve even necessary for this type of setup?
2) The 10 gallon I'm planning to use has had fish medicine in it before. It was previously freshwater, and I believe it had snail killer liquid used in it (I'm not 100% sure) Can I just cover the current silicone with new silicone and call it good?
3) Does my refugium need a powerhead? It will be approximately 10"x10"x8". Also looking for simple, budget-friendly lights for it.
Thank you for any help and suggestions!
Here's the general plan: a Seapora Nano Overflow Box will drain down to the sump into the refugium. The refugium has baffles that lead to the return pump which pumps up and over my tank glass back into the main display. All in all about 10 feet of tubing (5 per side).
So questions!
1) As my tank has a built in skimmer I will not be adding one to my sump. Instead I am planning on having a float valve in the sump to shut off the overflow in the event of power flickers/outages. The tube and float valve will be attached together via an elbow joint. How do I attach the tube and/or float valve to the sump without drilling the 10 gallon? Suction cups holding the tube to the glass? Is a float valve even necessary for this type of setup?
2) The 10 gallon I'm planning to use has had fish medicine in it before. It was previously freshwater, and I believe it had snail killer liquid used in it (I'm not 100% sure) Can I just cover the current silicone with new silicone and call it good?
3) Does my refugium need a powerhead? It will be approximately 10"x10"x8". Also looking for simple, budget-friendly lights for it.
Thank you for any help and suggestions!