29 gallon fuge design

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  1. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    good or not what changes should i make if not
     
    Damsels R Cool, May 23, 2009
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  2. Damsels R Cool

    Damsels R Cool Millepora

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    is a 6" sand bed deep enough?
     
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  3. 10acrewoods

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    I would remove some of the walls in the return and inlet areas and add a bubble chamber between your skimmer and fuge. 6 in would be good
     
    10acrewoods, May 24, 2009
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  4. JBL

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    I agree with 10acre. Is this for your 10gal?
     
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  5. Damsels R Cool

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    even though it would be cool (10 gallon with 29 gal fuge) it's for my slow building 45 gallon
     
    Damsels R Cool, May 24, 2009
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    i need 6 1/2" in the quiet one 5000 chamber whaere could i add the bubble trap

    could i just put some sponge on top the pump (the pump is going to be in at least 12" of water)
     
    Damsels R Cool, May 25, 2009
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