how should i add a fuge?

rossv

rossv

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I just upgraded my 29g tank to a 55g and was wanting to use the 29g tank as a fuge. What would be the best, affordable way to do this? Could i just get a overflow box w/ a u tube to feed the fuge and a pump in the fuge to return water to the tank? I would be putting the fuge under my tank and would want to use it mostly for sheltering pods and maybe grow some macro algae. I dont really want caulerpa (sp?) though. I was thinking of some halimeda, shaving brush, and maidens hair. Would those work as well as caulerpa? I want to get some macro media because it sounds like a great place for pods to live, but do those algaes need sand to grow in?
On the other hand, I am getting 6 55w PC lights for xmas. Is this enough for everything but SPS corals? what about anemones?
Thank you very much for the help,
Ross
 
ross

ross

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You could have the water going strait into the fuge, but fuges need slow flow and you would have faster flow with a hang on back overflow. You could have the water draining into the 29g then have a rubbermaid sitting about 4 or 5 inches higher than the 29. Have a small pump pumping water from the 29 to the rubbermaid and a hole w/bulkhead so the water will drain back into the 29g sump. HTH
 
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