Refuge/Sump
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nvmycj
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Originally Posted by nikeSB http:///forum/thread/385219/refuge-sump#post_3377460
whats the length of space you have in there?
15" deep
18" wide
20" tall
Originally Posted by nikeSB http:///forum/thread/385219/refuge-sump#post_3377460
whats the length of space you have in there?
15" deep
18" wide
20" tall
nikesb
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the only reason for a tall refugium would be if your tank drains a significant amount when the power goes out.
that being said, you can run a decent sized refugium with ur dimensions. you could probably have the size your looking for made for 100$ if you can find someone. had mine made 22x17x15 for 90$
that being said, you can run a decent sized refugium with ur dimensions. you could probably have the size your looking for made for 100$ if you can find someone. had mine made 22x17x15 for 90$
sly
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I've had a 10 gallon fuge on my 72 gallon bow front for 8 years and it does fine. I put a plexiglass divider wall in it with a deep sand bed, mangroves and chaeto on one side and a U tube siphon tube on the other to return it to the sump. I have it lit with a simple 100 watt equivalent CFL bulb. It grows chaeto just fine and because of the lower spectrum, it also grows hair algae as well which is good because it doesn't grow in the tank at all.
IMO having your chaeto tumble is nice, but overrated. Just as long as you have it and keep it thinned out as it grows, you will be fine. Mine doesn't tumble but it still grows.
IMO having your chaeto tumble is nice, but overrated. Just as long as you have it and keep it thinned out as it grows, you will be fine. Mine doesn't tumble but it still grows.
nvmycj
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sly http:///forum/thread/385219/refuge-sump#post_3378213
I've had a 10 gallon fuge on my 72 gallon bow front for 8 years and it does fine. I put a plexiglass divider wall in it with a deep sand bed, mangroves and chaeto on one side and a U tube siphon tube on the other to return it to the sump. I have it lit with a simple 100 watt equivalent CFL bulb. It grows chaeto just fine and because of the lower spectrum, it also grows hair algae as well which is good because it doesn't grow in the tank at all.
IMO having your chaeto tumble is nice, but overrated. Just as long as you have it and keep it thinned out as it grows, you will be fine. Mine doesn't tumble but it still grows.
Sly,
Can you show me a pic of our 10g fuge? Specifically, where the water comes into, where your protein skimmer is, and your pump back to the main tank.. That'd be great.
Thanks!
Originally Posted by Sly http:///forum/thread/385219/refuge-sump#post_3378213
I've had a 10 gallon fuge on my 72 gallon bow front for 8 years and it does fine. I put a plexiglass divider wall in it with a deep sand bed, mangroves and chaeto on one side and a U tube siphon tube on the other to return it to the sump. I have it lit with a simple 100 watt equivalent CFL bulb. It grows chaeto just fine and because of the lower spectrum, it also grows hair algae as well which is good because it doesn't grow in the tank at all.
IMO having your chaeto tumble is nice, but overrated. Just as long as you have it and keep it thinned out as it grows, you will be fine. Mine doesn't tumble but it still grows.
Sly,
Can you show me a pic of our 10g fuge? Specifically, where the water comes into, where your protein skimmer is, and your pump back to the main tank.. That'd be great.
Thanks!