Thinking of starting a Fuge

[double2mk]

OK, So I now know how important they are...

Here is my problem.
I dont have a tank that is drilled, and I dont have any room on the back for an overflow. I could remove the HOB Media filter I just added to free up 6", but only if the overflow is needed.

I was looking at this one BIY
REFUGIUM FILTER KIT FOR REEF AQUARIUM 10 GALLON KIT - eBay (item 360045299939 end time May-21-08 18:22:08 PDT)

And thinking of DIY
Creation of the fuge pic thread

Both mention a Overflow or drilled tank.

What are my options here ?


\Confused.

[Tangster]

Single best thing you could ever add to the system.. You don't use a sump ? if the tank is on a stand ? just move it out from the wall enough to use a HOB style fuge .

[double2mk]

Originally Posted by Tangster

Single best thing you could ever add to the system.. You don't use a sump ? if the tank is on a stand ? just move it out from the wall enough to use a HOB style fuge .

Unfortunately no.
As you can see not much room currently.
I did mesure underneath and I can fit a 10 Gallon that what got me thinking.

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Is HOB Overflow the only option as I dont have a drilled tank ?

[matt s]

is the tank tempered? Could you make it a drilled tank?

[double2mk]

Originally Posted by matt s

is the tank tempered? Could you make it a drilled tank?

I suspect it is , it has that green look to it from the edges. However, I'm not looking to tear down the tank at this point.

Thanks

[Tangster]

Buddy it it where me and It's not But I'd get a 10 under that tank and use it as a sump pull that power filter and then skimmer put a HOB refugium and a better skimmer in the sump using a HOB overflow and a mag 7 for the return pump.

[double2mk]

Originally Posted by Tangster

Buddy it it where me and It's not But I'd get a 10 under that tank and use it as a sump pull that power filter and then skimmer put a HOB refugium and a better skimmer in the sump using a HOB overflow and a mag 7 for the return pump.

\Shrug.

Your probably right, but thats like starting over again. I can hear the wife now.... " You Wanna WHat #@#@"

I may need to get by with the 10 gallon with using the Overflow and preparing it for future use. Just having the extra 10 gallons help a little doesnt it ?

[double2mk]

Originally Posted by Tangster

Buddy it it where me and It's not But I'd get a 10 under that tank and use it as a sump pull that power filter and then skimmer put a HOB refugium and a better skimmer in the sump using a HOB overflow and a mag 7 for the return pump.

OK Tangster I have been looking around. If I understand this correctly I need an overflow that can keep up with the 700 Gph of the Mag 7.
Something like this
CS100 SIPHON OVERFLOW BOX by CPR Aquatic - AquaCave# , I have constraints witht he dimensions so this fits. Seemes pricy though.

So I may take the leap soon, but in stages. I still need to upgrade my light to.

So if I get a 10 Gallon. use an overflow like above, Mag 7 Pump, and swap the Aquaclear Power filter for this. Would this be a good start ? I cant trash another 200.00 skimmer right now to get a different one, so I will need to make due with the CPR II.

I was looking at this one
Acrylic Wet

Couple questions
1.) Should I add the cube of Bio Balls to the Sump ?
2.) Should I add Sand and LR to the Sump?
3.) What else ?


Signed
Sump Challenged

[MILLERTIME]

that ebay site with the kits, do they shipping it with everything? or just parts for a 10 gal?

[double2mk]

Looks like just the parts.