Refugium feed water

[gwilcom]

I'm setting up a separate refugium and wanted to know if using the return water is better or using overflow water is better. I have the option to do either. I have a filter sock which both overflows currently feed into which removes the larger solid pieces of waste and was thinking to either t-off the return water (after sock and protein skimmer)or take one of the two overflows (before the sock) to feed the refug. Does it really make a difference?

 

[ChrisRD]

Personally I would prefer to feed the "sock filtered" water to the fuge so you don't get detritus accumulating in there...

 

[NextReef]

I'll second the vote for sock filtered water... usually you're looking for the refugium to filter nutrients out of the water, not the big "chunks".

I guess it also comes down to the intent of your refugium... if you're primarily looking to use it as a food source for your tank, the richer water may help the inhabitants grow faster.