How many people have refugiums? - Page 4

stripedbadger · 04-19-2007, 08:48 AM

Hi Lynn,

If I was to add anything it would be a simple particle/media filter. I have the same list as you have and all my params are great. So I guess should quit stressing until I actual see a problem.

BigAl07 · 04-19-2007, 11:13 AM

2 weeks ago I added a HOB refuge onto my 10g tank and I have to say.. it's done MORE good than I had thought. The water is so clear that it's shocking! My FrogSpawn seems so much happier and fully now! I wish I had done this from day one but then I probably wouldn't appreciate it as much!!

Allen

EagleEyes · 05-08-2007, 03:44 AM

Wow allen, congrats! Im putting in one, soon, but need to drill for overflow etc. I just got chaeto because my tank was in bad need of macro.. I am going to put in chambers for coral rubble and some stars in the chaeto just for fun. I have a ten and am going to put in a.. oh i havent decided. Some thing that will fit underneath. I have the main tank on a TV stand that has slits in the back, perfect for plumbing. Space underneath is where the fuge is gonna go, ill have pics later PROMISE. This thread helped me out a lot too, thanks!

kimoy · 05-08-2007, 02:02 PM

i have a refugium that is set up as a plenum.

BigAl07 · 05-08-2007, 04:19 PM

I thought I'd leave a little update!

Since adding the fuge EVERYTHING in the tank looks "Better". Even the rock "looks" more healthy! Maybe I am OVER stating it but even my wife mentions how much better everything is with the fuge. We've had snails start reproducing lately and last night noticed we have a new batch of starfish crawling on the back glass. I can't say 100% for sure the FUGE has improved the water that much and it's not just a coincidence but the tank is simply sparkling clean with it now. I think a FUGE should be Standard Equipment on any tank!!

Allen

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Originally Posted by EagleEyes

Wow allen, congrats! Im putting in one, soon, but need to drill for overflow etc. I just got chaeto because my tank was in bad need of macro.. I am going to put in chambers for coral rubble and some stars in the chaeto just for fun. I have a ten and am going to put in a.. oh i havent decided. Some thing that will fit underneath. I have the main tank on a TV stand that has slits in the back, perfect for plumbing. Space underneath is where the fuge is gonna go, ill have pics later PROMISE. This thread helped me out a lot too, thanks!

rebekwl · 05-08-2007, 04:57 PM

How do you use an HOB filter for a fuge? I have one that I am currently using, but want to try setting it up as a fuge in the future. Thanks!

EagleEyes · 05-08-2007, 10:45 PM

I think that the increase in surface area helped as well as the increase in the amount of water in the tank. I will tell you what though, i added that chaeto and all of a sudden theres tiny tiny eggs all over the windows, different kinds too. You would laugh if you saw the MaxiJet 1200 i put into my standard 10..lol I found a good peice of wood furniture for my 20 gallon with space underneath for a ten gal. fuge. Theres a shelf that just comes right out and drawer space underneath for supplies. Now my dresser doesnt have to house all my stuff!

As for the HOB filter as fuge, I have a feeling you just take off the top and if it is big enough put in some algae and coral rubble and you'll be good to go. Probably wrong though...lol

BigAl07 · 05-08-2007, 11:11 PM

I have read article after article on "modding" a HOB filter into a Fuge and can't find ANY right now... here's the "jist" of it

#1 change impeller to reduce flow (water needs to slow in the fuge to support more life in it)

#2 Partition it off so the macro algae doesn't enter the main display or get into the impeller assembly

#3 add Live Rock Rubble and Cheato

#4 Watch as your tank flourishes and gets better by the day

Allen

Quote:

Originally Posted by EagleEyes

I think that the increase in surface area helped as well as the increase in the amount of water in the tank. I will tell you what though, i added that chaeto and all of a sudden theres tiny tiny eggs all over the windows, different kinds too. You would laugh if you saw the MaxiJet 1200 i put into my standard 10..lol I found a good peice of wood furniture for my 20 gallon with space underneath for a ten gal. fuge. Theres a shelf that just comes right out and drawer space underneath for supplies. Now my dresser doesnt have to house all my stuff!

As for the HOB filter as fuge, I have a feeling you just take off the top and if it is big enough put in some algae and coral rubble and you'll be good to go. Probably wrong though...lol

kyrie_eleison · 05-11-2007, 02:00 PM

I have a 20 gallon refuge for my 55 FOWLR tank. It's only been running for about two weeks now. I have some friends that's been supplying me with cheato, caulerpa and other forms of macro. I did put a rock that had some maiden's hair on it but the maiden's hair all died. Kind of strange; there are no herbivores in the fuge; not even pods. I admit I'm a bit stumped.

tbittner · 06-07-2007, 11:26 PM

I voted No but I have acrylic on it's way to build one. 49g capacity for my 120g but probably run at around 30g.

framerguy · 06-12-2007, 05:41 PM

I have a 30 fuge w/-5" aragonite plenum and +-20# LR and Caulerpa. Pods galore! Fuges add water which adds stability to the whole system. Plus, the Caulerpa's pretty! and there's nobody in there to eat it all.

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04-19-2007, 08:48 AM	#46 (permalink)
stripedbadger Tubeworm Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 33 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How many people have refugiums? Hi Lynn, If I was to add anything it would be a simple particle/media filter. I have the same list as you have and all my params are great. So I guess should quit stressing until I actual see a problem. __________________ The more you do of what you've done, the more you get of what you've got.

05-08-2007, 03:44 AM	#48 (permalink)
EagleEyes Limpet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 147 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How many people have refugiums? Wow allen, congrats! Im putting in one, soon, but need to drill for overflow etc. I just got chaeto because my tank was in bad need of macro.. I am going to put in chambers for coral rubble and some stars in the chaeto just for fun. I have a ten and am going to put in a.. oh i havent decided. Some thing that will fit underneath. I have the main tank on a TV stand that has slits in the back, perfect for plumbing. Space underneath is where the fuge is gonna go, ill have pics later PROMISE. This thread helped me out a lot too, thanks! __________________ If anyone is anywhere near Tucson, Arizona give me a PM!! I'm looking for people in my area.

05-08-2007, 02:02 PM	#49 (permalink)
kimoy Sea Pen Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 338 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How many people have refugiums? i have a refugium that is set up as a plenum. __________________ 1.20 G pico RR with 2 megaflow kits, aqua c EV180 with mag12, 2x250 DE 12k halides with 2x54 T5 actinic+, 30G phlenum fuge with chaeto, iwaki 55rlt return pump connected to a sea swirl, 4 tunze 6025 inside the main tank for water circulation (2 are modded) 3 Koralias PH(2 #4's and 1 #3) sps,lps,zoas,softies,pink tip BTA tangs - yellow, unicorn, blue hippo, palini and RS Purple Blue Spot Jaw Fish red lyretail anthias pair of spotted mandarin goby wrasse - yellow corris scribble rabbit fish Clown Fish -3 percula high fin shrimp goby clean up crew - various snails and crabs, red linkia star And a 30G AGA softies with clown & diamond head goby

05-08-2007, 04:57 PM	#51 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How many people have refugiums? How do you use an HOB filter for a fuge? I have one that I am currently using, but want to try setting it up as a fuge in the future. Thanks! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

05-08-2007, 10:45 PM	#52 (permalink)
EagleEyes Limpet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 147 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How many people have refugiums? I think that the increase in surface area helped as well as the increase in the amount of water in the tank. I will tell you what though, i added that chaeto and all of a sudden theres tiny tiny eggs all over the windows, different kinds too. You would laugh if you saw the MaxiJet 1200 i put into my standard 10..lol I found a good peice of wood furniture for my 20 gallon with space underneath for a ten gal. fuge. Theres a shelf that just comes right out and drawer space underneath for supplies. Now my dresser doesnt have to house all my stuff! As for the HOB filter as fuge, I have a feeling you just take off the top and if it is big enough put in some algae and coral rubble and you'll be good to go. Probably wrong though...lol __________________ If anyone is anywhere near Tucson, Arizona give me a PM!! I'm looking for people in my area.

05-11-2007, 02:00 PM	#54 (permalink)
kyrie_eleison Has been struck by the ban stick Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 273 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How many people have refugiums? I have a 20 gallon refuge for my 55 FOWLR tank. It's only been running for about two weeks now. I have some friends that's been supplying me with cheato, caulerpa and other forms of macro. I did put a rock that had some maiden's hair on it but the maiden's hair all died. Kind of strange; there are no herbivores in the fuge; not even pods. I admit I'm a bit stumped.

06-07-2007, 11:26 PM	#55 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How many people have refugiums? I voted No but I have acrylic on it's way to build one. 49g capacity for my 120g but probably run at around 30g.

06-12-2007, 05:41 PM	#56 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,908 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: How many people have refugiums? I have a 30 fuge w/-5" aragonite plenum and +-20# LR and Caulerpa. Pods galore! Fuges add water which adds stability to the whole system. Plus, the Caulerpa's pretty! and there's nobody in there to eat it all. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon mangrove/seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-chronicles/31882-akwareum-too.html

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