How to setup a refugium?

[BigB7]

I recently purchased a refugium and now im bout to set it up and need some input to get it done right and what to use.. I have some chaeto i plan on putting in there but was wondering what else I should use? I have a bunch of dry rock and some aragonite that I was planning on useing, but should I use those or should I use live rock and mud? Thanks for the input..
Adam

 

[ToXIc]

can you post a pics so we can see the layout of the sump..

 

[boehm742]

Yep, pics will help with what and where to put things. Also what are some specs on your current setup?

 

[beaslbob]

my recommendations for refugiums is to use macro algaes like chaeto.

 

[BigB7]

Ok its a queon Proflex sump model 2 if that helps anyone.. It dimm. are, Chamber 2 is 11"L x 9 1/2" W x 12" H and chamber 3 is 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" it is going on a 46g... Its completely empty and I still need to get a skimmer and some more filter socks for it...
Thanks

 

[Glenn]

IMO, the bare minimum for a fuge is macro algae (chaeto) and light. For your size sump, I would add a little live sand/crushed coral for looks and some live rock for additional biological filtration.

 

[Steven R]

i would put miracle mud in thats what i did and i have not had to administer trace elements in over 7 months and all my corals are nice and full and colorful. if you do decide to do that make it about 3 to 4 inches deep for de-nitrification.