Upgrading my 65 gallon Reef - Sump/fuge
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meowzer
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Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383256/upgrading-my-65-gallon-reef-sump-fuge/180#post_3365340
That was quick....Where you going in Virginia? My ex lives in Newport News.....
HEY....I buy clothes from Newport-News LOL
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383256/upgrading-my-65-gallon-reef-sump-fuge/180#post_3365340
That was quick....Where you going in Virginia? My ex lives in Newport News.....
HEY....I buy clothes from Newport-News LOL
al&burke
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383256/upgrading-my-65-gallon-reef-sump-fuge/180#post_3365345
HEY....I buy clothes from Newport-News LOL
Norfolk/Portsmouth - any good LFS there
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383256/upgrading-my-65-gallon-reef-sump-fuge/180#post_3365345
HEY....I buy clothes from Newport-News LOL
Norfolk/Portsmouth - any good LFS there
al&burke
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Well I got it - I came home early enough. Looks really good and solid. Fit perfectly into the stand though the front opening - so at least I will be able to get it out for cleaning, I was worried about that. The collection cup has enough room for removal as well. Really happy with the quality of it, can't wait to start her up, probably another week. Here are some shots for ya all.
al&burke
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So the last thing on my list is automatic top off, I have been running a float switch on my 65 galleon FW planted tank. The float switch is in the return section of the sump. I bought a 18 gallon rubbermaid tall trash can for the reservoir. I know a lot of you run an ATO with the level switches but why not a float switch with a gravity fed supply. Just throwing some options out there. Thanks Al
do any of you run a float switc
do any of you run a float switc
acrylic51
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I agree with Henry's thinking!!!! Use of 2 for redundancy. Any type of float or level switch could become stuck or fail, but 2 is a better option. If you prefer to gravity feed I would just make sure that if the float did fail, that the amount of water added to the tank wouldn't through my levels completely out of whack. Personally I prefer optical sensors though.
al&burke
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Yes - I agree with you both with the backup, I travel a lot peace of mind is worth everything. I went on the site ATO.com I wish that swf.com sold them - you go to the double sump set up, when you order that does it come with the controller as well - I am a little confused with the site, has anyone else ordered from them.
al&burke
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Thanks Corey - once I have everything in place I will finally have something that will be consistent for the fish and corals, I was at the LFS yesterday they had a nice dwarf zebra lionfish but no fuzzies yet. The top off will be nice no more topping off the tank manually evey other day. Today I am going to start taking it apart finally. I haven't heard any more word on South Texas yet, you never know though.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383256/upgrading-my-65-gallon-reef-sump-fuge/180#post_3366709
I know I talked about it a bit before but do you guys run sand in your fuges, I am not going to run a deep sand bed - I was thinking a couple of inches anyways, thanks Al
I do, probably a good inch
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/383256/upgrading-my-65-gallon-reef-sump-fuge/180#post_3366709
I know I talked about it a bit before but do you guys run sand in your fuges, I am not going to run a deep sand bed - I was thinking a couple of inches anyways, thanks Al
I do, probably a good inch
al&burke
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I can't find my camera cable, I got everything out of the 65 and into the totes, I set up a 10 gallon for the cleaner shrimp and all the snails. Everything went really well my house is upside down. Tomorrow I will empty the sand out of the 65 and drill the tank (sorry Scott) and paint the back black. I found some fusion krylon in a can. The three tote set up is working great with the FX5 pumping the water I have both anemones positioned so they will get good light. The lights are over two of the three totes. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow.
