Refugium size recommendation?

[Squiers007]

Hey, I am currently planning out my 75 gallon build and was curious what size of refugium I should use? I am limited by the space underneathy my stand, but was wondering if a 20 long would be sufficient or if I should try and fit a bigger tank. I would like to do the DIY route rather than spend a bunch of money on an acrylic one. If anyone has any recommendations and or used tank they would like to sell me just let me know. Thanks.

[JimD]

I believe a 20 long would work ok, ideally, the larger the better. Many people use regular tanks as fuges so that shouldnt be a problem at all.

[Squiers007]

Anybody have a 30 gallon long tank they would want to sell me? I'm going to be coming through SA on Sunday.

[texmex]

I would put the biggest you can fit without making it to crowded.

[brewercm]

Exactly what they said. My sump is the same if not larger than my tank, but mine sits in the garage so space isn't really a problem.

[Squiers007]

Well I did some more measuring and found out that the largest tank I can get into my stand is going to me either a 20 long or a standard size 29. So I think I am going to go with the 29 for the extra height so I can get a bit more water volume so I can handle extra water from the tank in the event of a power failure.