How big?

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by Seabeast, Jun 24, 2009.

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  1. Seabeast

    Seabeast Flamingo Tongue

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    How big does a fuge need to be? I just purchased the eshopps rs75 sump, which is a ten gallon sump. I was considering adding another baffel to get a small fuge in the middle. So basically i would just have enough for my skimmer in the first chamber and then build the baffel and use the middle for a small fuge? Does this sound like a good idea or would it be too small and not enough room for my skimmer in the first chamber?

    Heres a pic of the sump
    http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578 3579 18365&pcatid=18365
     
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    Seabeast, Jun 24, 2009
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  2. kgross

    kgross Skunk Shrimp

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    It really depends on what skimmer you have, but I would say unless it is a really small skimmer you will not have enough room to do more than a 1/2 gallon or so fuge.

    What about setting another tank under the stand for a fuge and elevating it so it can drain into your eshopps sump?

    Kim
     
    kgross, Jun 26, 2009
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