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01-01-2007, 08:56 AM
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| Filtering questions Hi, I have a 55gal glass tank the I got from a friend and am going to set up a reef tank. I want to use a sump/refugium. What is the diffence beteen the 2. I mean other than just adding a light. To turn you sump into a refugium what do you add and takeaway? I plan on useing a sump mounted skimmer also. I have seen some pretty good deals on ebay for complete refugiums. the said they came with bio-balls. do these take the place of live rock/ live sand? Any light shead on this subject will be of great help! Thanks in advance. Ray  |
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01-02-2007, 11:32 AM
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 The sump is a place that holds water, other than your tank. The refuge is a place where algae and other organims can grow and prosper other than your tank. A refuge usually has sand and cheato. With a light on a opposite light setting than your main tank lights. |
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01-04-2007, 09:26 AM
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| Hey thanks. I think for now I will just be using a sump. Any advice on setup of the sump. |
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01-05-2007, 10:57 AM
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| You can either build your own, or buy one online. I bought mine online, I am not much of a DIY. It sits directly below, has all my equipment, such as Protein Skimmer, UV, Ph probe, Temp, etc. I then have one main return pump back into my tank. |
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01-05-2007, 11:02 AM
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| Ya I seen a really good deal for one on ebay. It is for a 150 gal tank but will fit under my stand real nicely. It come with a protein skimmer, pump, Light for when I decide to do the refugum, some other things also. I think it is a real good deal. Well if you think of any good advice please send it this way. I am sure I will have more questions. |
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01-05-2007, 11:13 AM
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| When you set it up, post your setup on here with pictures step by step, day by day, etc. You'll make less mistakes that way. |
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01-08-2007, 09:54 AM
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Great Idea! I will do that. |
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01-08-2007, 05:20 PM
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| I'm not much of a DIY person either, but I have plans to build a sump/fuge out of a 20 gallon long tank in the near future. I just want to get my hands dirty really... |
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01-09-2007, 11:03 AM
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| Hey the plans sound really cool? Do you have copies? |
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01-10-2007, 02:12 AM
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| I attached a picture of the sump design I like best. My 20 gallon won't be to those dimensions though. |
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01-10-2007, 10:55 AM
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| Thanks. I have a question on the filter media. What should I use? The blue and white pads? Carbon? If I don't do the refug right off does the filter media change and if it does what should I use then? |
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01-10-2007, 10:59 AM
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| I would use sump socks. They really work the best, and you can change them out every week. Simple to do. |
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01-10-2007, 11:01 AM
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| Cool. hey I just left a post on anouther topic about cleaning a used tank. I am worried now. tell me what you think. |
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