My husband and I were planning on using a HOB filter and skimmer on our 46 gallon bow front that will eventually become a reef tank. Today we attempted to put the glass lid on the tank and decided to see what it would look like with the filtration system on too. Wellllllllllllll. I feel that the filters took up way too much space and left me me no room to eve put the hinge mechanism on the glass top.
Needless to say, we are seriously considering setting up the 20 gallon long tank as a sump. I want to keep it as simple yet efficient as possible. I am watching videos and considering a few things.
1. Should I use baffles? Are they necessary if setting up a refugium? What are benefits o a refugium?
2. I believe I am wanting to go with the filter sock although I know they will need changed/cleaned often. Any other cost efficient methods to consider?
3. Can I use our HOB skimmer on the sump until if and when I purchase a in sump skimmer?
4. Should I add any media to the sump?
5. I am going to probably do soft plumbing because my plumbing skills are nil to none. Any idea of what I need to purchase?
I have so many questions. I wish I had a reef mentor that lived nearby. Lol
Thank you for any and all help.
Needless to say, we are seriously considering setting up the 20 gallon long tank as a sump. I want to keep it as simple yet efficient as possible. I am watching videos and considering a few things.
1. Should I use baffles? Are they necessary if setting up a refugium? What are benefits o a refugium?
2. I believe I am wanting to go with the filter sock although I know they will need changed/cleaned often. Any other cost efficient methods to consider?
3. Can I use our HOB skimmer on the sump until if and when I purchase a in sump skimmer?
4. Should I add any media to the sump?
5. I am going to probably do soft plumbing because my plumbing skills are nil to none. Any idea of what I need to purchase?
I have so many questions. I wish I had a reef mentor that lived nearby. Lol
Thank you for any and all help.