Well im finally constructing my fuge below my 29 gallon. I want to seperate the drain, fuge and return with plexiglass pieces from lowes. Is there any material not safe for a reef? Also, the plan is to have the first piece from the bottom to about 2/3 to the top, then another in the opposite direction about half an inch away. Is this acceptable or do i need to have three 'slots'? Maybe someone has a direction site reference or something before i just wing it? Thanks, John.
Baffle system for sump/fuge
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Just search for "sump" and you'll find a ton of info. To get you started, check here:
http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4739&highlight=sump+builds">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4739&highlight=sump+builds</a>
and here.
[IMG]http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html">http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html</a>
http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4739&highlight=sump+builds">http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4739&highlight=sump+builds</a>
and here.
[IMG]http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html">http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html</a>
I have the fuge seperate, the sump is a 20 ga with baffles in the center area seperating the skimmer and the return. If I do again I would have a 2-3 inch gap between the first and center baffle with an egg crate shelf that I could lay a bag of charcoal or other chems in. I would definatly put baffles in because it helps with micro bubbles.Also I would make the return side as large as possible so that evap is easier to deal with.
I like the return split to the fuge. It looks like it would both help the return flow rate and slow the flow in the fuge. I was looking at a drain box idea within the fuge section than baffle to the return section. Now im thinking the drain in a small area, to a baffle that can hold filter media, to a return with a t joint that controls flow to tank and fuge on the end. This should work well since I cannot figure a way to add my HOB aqua C remora to the sump. I can only fit a ten gallon under my sump, but i think this design will maximize the fuge and return sections. Ill make some plans and get back. Thanks for the tips, there are so many designs!
Heres the way I have always dont my sumps....
Overflow in one side....then refugium(Now is filled with cheato)......then a skimmer compartment......then your return section. This is done in a 55 gallon tank so there was plenty of room.
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Overflow in one side....then refugium(Now is filled with cheato)......then a skimmer compartment......then your return section. This is done in a 55 gallon tank so there was plenty of room.
To each his own....I like to have the fuge on one side, the overflow/skimmer compartment on the other and the return in the middle. I've got dual overflows and valves to control the amount of water that goes through the fuge as I don't want the full flow volume going through the fuge section. But that's just me...
Well I went to make sure the ten gallon would fit and the thing is like a fraction of an inch too wide!. Im debating shaving the sides of the stand, but the maintenence would be a nightmare. I guess Ill be shopping for some acrylic like I originally planned. Anyone know where to start close by Marietta? I only need a very thin gauge to fit in the stand (1/8 I think, need to check the depth chart). Anyways, thanks for the input, post more soon if anyones interested, but pictures will be a little difficult without a digital camera.
