Another Sump Idea

Birchell · 01-18-2007, 04:46 PM

I found a guy off RC that makes sumps like this, and it just looks like it would work great!!

1) Water comes in on the left, then flows over the plate
2) Build a little eggcrate box, and make a spot on top for live rock rubble and macro, then under the box make little compartments and put mud ( kittly litter) and abounch of cleaner clams.
3) Water flows through the baffels to make sure there are no bubbles
4) HOB skimmer runns in this chamber, then water gets pumped back to tank.

Im not sure if that makes sents so I make a cheap pic. I just dont know what kinda flow to put in a refuge like this. I added the live rock rubble, mud, and cleaner clams idea, but the design comes from RC. Let me know what you think.

Otty · 01-18-2007, 04:57 PM

Reef Videos
Watch the second one over on the top row. I think that is the same sump/fuge you are thinking of.

Birchell · 01-18-2007, 04:59 PM

yeap!!
I just added the rock, and clams. I think it will be better than just sand and maco.

Otty · 01-18-2007, 05:06 PM

I should be receiving my Mangroves in the mail tomorrow or saturday. MLK day monday screwed up shipping with everyone off. I posted the prints to my modified sump, check it out..
DIY Sump/Refugium advice...Measurement help???

Birchell · 01-18-2007, 05:23 PM

have you got your frag pack yet?? I want to see some pics of that.

By the way, I like your sump alot!! Does it make alot of noise?? My tank is in my bedroom, so I dont want a waterfall, lol.

Otty · 01-18-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Birchell

have you got your frag pack yet?? I want to see some pics of that.

By the way, I like your sump alot!! Does it make alot of noise?? My tank is in my bedroom, so I dont want a waterfall, lol.

I will try and get some pics tonight or tomorrow. My sump is in a closet about 8ft from my display tank so I don't hear anything, except the OF every once in a while.

Otty · 01-18-2007, 06:22 PM

I posted a video with your 100 gal tank of my new corals.
100 Gallon

Reefer Madness · 02-01-2007, 07:00 AM

What up otty
I am trying to set up my fuge similiar to yours. I had a couple questions. What is the size of the area where you are going to put the mangroves and how deep is the water? Where did you get mangroves? i know ebay sells them but the sell red mangroves from florida.

sorry for so many questions but i am about to start construction on my second tank fuge. Already made my 30'' hang on.

Otty · 02-01-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefer Madness

What up otty
I am trying to set up my fuge similiar to yours. I had a couple questions. What is the size of the area where you are going to put the mangroves and how deep is the water? Where did you get mangroves? i know ebay sells them but the sell red mangroves from florida.

sorry for so many questions but i am about to start construction on my second tank fuge. Already made my 30'' hang on.

My area is a 14"x12" area and I purchased the mangroves from Hawaii. It was 25 for $9.00 I keep my water 10" from the bottom glass so after my substrate and LR rubble in there it is probably 8" to 8 1/2" of water. Just make sure you keep the leaves above water and you will be OK. I was also told that if the leaves start to turn yellow you don't have enough light and should add more. I only lost about 3 pieces of the ones I ordered but I had to add more light. All I did was go to Lowes and get a 60 or 65 watt grow light and a clamp on trouble light to mount above the tank. The mangroves like fast moving water too. Hope this helps!

Reefer Madness · 02-01-2007, 08:19 AM

Did you go to a website to buy the mangroves? What is the difference between the Hawaii and red Florida mangroves?

around how tall are the mangroves when you first got then?

Now i am scared to start building my fuge and have the water level to high for the mangroves.