DIY Refugium and Sump tank

My first attempt at it no leaks
Refugium and Sump tank built with no leaks first time Hang on skimmer for now but will get an intank soon and a nice return pump only has to raise 44 inches to top tank

45g reef with 25g Refugium and Sump




my $50 dollar tank every thing you see I got for 50 buxs


My new top cover design should hold all my t-5`s t-8 and moon lights with a little thought lol

Nice sump, looks the same as mine. Any reason you decided to have the return pump in the middle as instead of one of the sides?? What are you going to put into the areas on the sides?

First section is inlet and skimmer , middle is Refugium with live rock,chateo and substrate #2 and 3rd is the return thanks for reply my first attempt at one with no leaks tried all 3 sections 1 at a time to make sure

Lookin good Rick!
Keep us posted.

Up and running no leaks overflow set power off tank has plenty of room for upper SW Thanks for the tips now to finish the display need more LR and LS for Refugium waiting on some

display tank

Was going to have a custom sump built. Due to the area given under my display, this is the biggest the sump can be and still fit.
Let me know if there is anything that anyone would add.
Any help would be much appreciated.
derek