Refugium Question

[aarongalvan]

Will someone give me a basic description of a refugium and the difference between it and a "sump."

I've seen so many models and so many ways to do it!

Thanks

 

[super-duty]

Hear are some good articles that will help you out.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...f-articles-to-help-get-you-started-41145.html

 

[jessicasmarine]

a sump expands your total water volume...end of story
a refugium is an area where macro algae, live food source and other creatures can have a calm existence away from the dangerous of the DT
"refuge"

 

[aarongalvan]

Thanks... the Articles were extremely helpful.
Zack - that is the what I've been looking for... informative, and to the point; you must be Military!

 

[jessicasmarine]

East Texas, military..lol

 

[melosu58]

Reefkeeping 101 – Sumps! by Marc Levenson - Reefkeeping.com