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06-09-2006, 08:49 PM
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Big Fishy
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More sump thoughts
Ok after careful review of mevev's reef page (great site) I am thinking that I will install a rubbermaid box with a stansion pipe to drain it down back into the sum to start. I have a 64 watt PC avalible will this be enough light to meet the goal the size will be small perhaps 12X12 or 12x24 some thing like that not sure yet.
lets hear your thoughts thanks fred
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06-09-2006, 11:40 PM
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can you explain what you want to do wihthte light a bit better? you dont need lighting on the sump
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06-09-2006, 11:55 PM
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Big Fishy
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the light is for the ref. sorry I was not more clear.
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06-10-2006, 12:00 AM
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maybe i ama bit tierd , i dont understand what you are trying to do?
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06-10-2006, 12:05 AM
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Big Fishy
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I was going to build a new sump to include a ref. then I figured out that I can just add a ref. (which is the goal) so I am going to build or by a small container to house the ref. and plan on using the 64W PC that I have left over. Is this enough lighting for ref.
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06-10-2006, 12:20 AM
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A Chaotic Fishy
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youre not afraid of the word "refugium" are you? (ref.)
youre probably going to have the most trouble trying to adhere baffles. The rubbermaids dont like silicon and most glues dont work longterm.
...and the 64w light should be fine depending on what youre intending on putting in there.
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06-10-2006, 12:23 AM
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Big Fishy
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Not afraid just lazy(plus I cant spell to save my butt). I did not like the rubbermaid idea I was thinking more along the lines of a 20 or 30 gal tank and cut glass from HD.
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06-10-2006, 07:17 AM
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heheh i thought you left out a "e" in that.. okay i understand now..yes htat lighting wuill be good to go, why do you want a refuge?
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06-10-2006, 07:25 AM
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Eat more PIE
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 Tims mind was stuck on REEF
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06-10-2006, 07:39 AM
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Admin/ Super mod
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hheee now everyone go back and read it all as REEF and see why i had no idea what you were saying!
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06-10-2006, 10:38 AM
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Big Fishy
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From What I have Read they help to control the phosphate in the water (I know this is a huge contiversy here) and also provides a food source for some of my critters. (plus I want to try it on this tank so when I build a 180 I know how i will filter the system)
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