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07-07-2005, 05:04 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Prince George
Posts: 2,763
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fuge or no fuge
How many of y'all run a fuge? If so what size?
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07-07-2005, 05:12 PM
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The Ninja MOD
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Planet P.....Why Me?
Posts: 12,117
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I am going to run a 29 gallaon fuge for my 150. Live rock and macro, low flow and gravity feed to main tank.
Robert
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07-07-2005, 05:35 PM
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Kuda Fry Daddy
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Greenville,South Carolina
Posts: 604
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I plummed a 90 into my sump on the opposite side of the wall from my 125. I am only running about 500 gph thru it with lots of rock and macro.
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Tom
125 AGA reef ,DIYsump, 90 gal fuge,Mostly softies, 3x 250w 14 k hamiltons 2 96w pc actinics.2 96w pc 50/50
Pro clear 150 skimmer.
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07-07-2005, 06:49 PM
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There is no kryptonite!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern Twin Cities, MN.
Posts: 1,541
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FUGE IT! Been running a modded out aquaclear 500 as my refugium on my 37 cube tank for a long time now, constantly trimming back the chaeto. My opinion is that everyone should put the largest refugium on there reef tanks that they can, the benefits are overwhelming!
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07-07-2005, 08:25 PM
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Wrasseman!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Vancouver Wa
Posts: 1,827
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Sorry no fuge here. Just a big ol skimmer and calc ractor.
Randy
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07-07-2005, 08:35 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 24,008
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No fuge!
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07-07-2005, 09:08 PM
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Reefer in training
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ridgewood, NJ
Posts: 1,463
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I got one, great place for small critters to grow and feed the main tank. I love mine, Ecosystem 3012.
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First Reef and lovin it
105 gallon, 175W MH w VHO Actinics
Refugium by Ecosystem
Live rock is like a box of chocolates, you never know what ya goin get
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07-07-2005, 10:53 PM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Prince George
Posts: 2,763
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I use a 50 gallon tall for my 135. I have sawblade as I believe it is called.
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07-07-2005, 11:03 PM
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There is no kryptonite!
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Eastern Twin Cities, MN.
Posts: 1,541
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There are so many benefits, and I can't really think of any direct cons of having a fuge.
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07-08-2005, 12:17 AM
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Noo Doot Aboot It!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Prince George
Posts: 2,763
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agreed
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07-08-2005, 12:50 AM
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Reef Junkie
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Salem Oregon USA
Posts: 187
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I have a 45 gal fuge for my 90 gal tank. have it split up, 1 section for rubble rock, 1 for macro, and one for skimmer and return. it works well. if you have the room to add one I would. it makes your over all Gallons of water increase which means it will be harder for your parameters to get out of whack. |
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07-08-2005, 07:17 AM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Livingston Parish, Denham Springs, Louisiana
Posts: 16,806
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I like them, I am not sure of the size I have under my 150 , pretty good size. easy to care for. all I can say go for the biggest You can fit under the tank in the stand.
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07-08-2005, 07:35 AM
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Captain Obvious here!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Ft. Knox, Kentucky
Posts: 313
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I've got plans for a 55g fuge for the 125g main.
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I know everything, but I'm sure of nothing...  
My tank build here
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07-08-2005, 07:38 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Rockford, IL
Posts: 37
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I have a 55 gal. over my 125 reef, with a 55 gal sump as well.
I've built a large overflow into my 'fuge (10" x 12" x 18"h) and put a carlson-type (bell and siphon) surge device inside it. I get a 9 gallon wave thru my tank every 3-4 minutes.
I am currently working on moving it upstairs to increase the velocity thru my reef, and turning the 'fuge into a seahorse corral.
I LOVE MY 'FUGE! sometimes it's more interesting to watch than my reef! It's been running for about 16 months now, and the effects on water quality and algae control are tangible and apparent.
Peace,
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07-08-2005, 07:49 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hanover Pa
Posts: 47
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No fuge but would like to have details and maybe a pic of the aquaclear. I have plenty of aquaclear filters from my ex-fishroom.  |
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