Would this be ok for fuge overflow?

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by newguy420, Oct 21, 2010.

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  1. newguy420

    newguy420 Skunk Shrimp

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    Hey everyone. I'm finally getting around to setting up the new tank at the new house.
    The fuge is sectioned by glass that leaves about 2" at the top. There are no valleys or notches so water will just overflow like a waterfall. Would this be ok?[​IMG]
     
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Yes IMO newguy420

    the valleys or notches - or teeth are normally at the tank end of the set up
    they are there primarily to stop larger things coming over the top and ending up in the sump whilst still allowing the water to flow in a controlled area

    so the dividers in the sump dont need the additional teeth IME

    Steve
     
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  3. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    What steve said is right on.

    If you wanted you could take a thin peice of eggcrate and glue it to the top of the glass to trap anything coming out of your fuge.
     
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  4. Blue Falcon

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    only reason I have teeth on my refugium baffle is to keep snails from crawling over, and somehow they still manage to do so. They craw right up out of the water just to get to the other side. they are deficient in the parent department IMHO.
     
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