sump/refugium size

[Conlius]

hey guys, im setting up 35 hex, and i have a set up all planned out and whatnot, but i have one problem. Im not sure exactly what size sump and refugium i should have. The stands are not very good with space, they are probably about 20 inches across side to side, 24 corner to corner. I was thinkin about going out and buying something like a 15 gallon hex and just building a split in the stand.

If any of you have had experience with hex tanks please let me know. I know circulation and lighting is a biotch, but i have plans.

 

[aweeks95]

can ya fit a 10g tank in your stand? if so look for my thread titled "10g sump/fuge complete". that is mine....works well but there are some things i'd change.

let me know what you think..

ANDY

 

[~Flighty~]

Can you put it in a cabnet or something next to the stand? That way you would have much greater leeway in selecting equiment and servicing it. You could also have a seperate refugium.

 

[NateHanson]

I agree with Cindy. The hex stand will be very limiting. If you can put a cabinet next to the stand you could have a nice sump in there with all the room you need, plus room for a top-off reservoir as well.

Nate

 

[Conlius]

i might be able to fit a 10, but if i can it will be extremely snug. The width from edge to edge is 20 inches i believe on the hex same with the 10 gallon i have...i guess that would work but im wondering if that is too small for my 35 gallon tank....


btw i do like your sump/refugium setup, very cool and well built

 

[Conlius]

the problem with the cabinet next to the hex is.....the tank sits in my room in my apartment. The space im my apartment is limiting and thats actually why i chose the hex tank because it doesn't take up as much floor space. I know....stupid me for not renting an apartment with enough floor space to support a larger tank! But...regarless, I will try to design something. the tank does sit right next to an entertainment stand which has large side compartments which i might be able to throw the refugium in....thanks for your help