New refugium

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by Phil5613, Feb 13, 2004.

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  1. Phil5613

    Phil5613 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Decided to leave original sump in place and spent 2 hrs redesigning the way the skimmer was plumbed, now need to add refugium. I took a Lee critter tank (5 gal) and drilled 2 holes in the side , then I used 3/8 PVC connector and a 3/8 to 1/2 bushing. i glued the bushing into the connector so that the bushing was on the outside of the tank and the connector was inside, because of a measurement error for the hole it was a little loose so silicone finished it off. I ten teed off my return from the sump and put a ball valve in, finishing into a spray bar in the refugium. I added ls and 3 small pieces of Lr (about 8 lbs total) and have a standard fluorescent under the stand. I will be adding the algae this weekend and have ordered 2 18 watt PC fixtures for lighting . By the way the Corallife 18 watt hoods fit perfect into the top of the Lee 5 gallon tank (found this by accident) Anyway it is working great.
     
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  3. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    That sounds like its gonna work well for you. [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]
    how are you gonna return to the tank? or are ya gonna drain back to the sump.
     
  4. Phil5613

    Phil5613 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Drains back to the sump.
     
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    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I wish i would have thought to drain back to the sump when I set mine up:(
     
  6. Phil5613

    Phil5613 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Why not change it now? or is there no room?