Canister filter refugium

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by ZC42, Jan 19, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 2
  1. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2011
    Messages:
    709
    Location:
    WONDERLAND
    Can I take a canister filter, empty the media and them stuff it with lr rubble? This would be for nitrate reduction. What do you guys think?
     
    ZC42, Jan 19, 2012
    ZC42, Jan 19, 2012
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2011
    Messages:
    6,166
    Location:
    southeast ohio O-H....
    def, but it
    ll need some light!
     
    cosmo, Jan 19, 2012
    cosmo, Jan 19, 2012
    #2
  3. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2011
    Messages:
    709
    Location:
    WONDERLAND
    That could be an issue... I can't seem to find anything on the net for this type of thing
     
    ZC42, Jan 20, 2012
    ZC42, Jan 20, 2012
    #3
  4. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

    Joined:
    May 15, 2011
    Messages:
    3,026
    Location:
    North Biloxi, MS
    No, LR and a light wouldn't do anything for Nitrate control. Live rock rubble could make for a decent nitrite/ammonia reducer (more biological filtration) But wouldn't help for nitrates, in fact you would probably just lock up foods that would break down and increase the nitrates.
     
    Thatgrimguy, Jan 20, 2012
    Thatgrimguy, Jan 20, 2012
    #4
  5. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2011
    Messages:
    6,166
    Location:
    southeast ohio O-H....
    should've added with chaeto, hence the light! sorry
     
    cosmo, Jan 20, 2012
    cosmo, Jan 20, 2012
    #5
  6. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2011
    Messages:
    709
    Location:
    WONDERLAND
    I'm just confused on how I would get light in there
     
    ZC42, Jan 20, 2012
    ZC42, Jan 20, 2012
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2011
    Messages:
    3,499
    Location:
    Northern, IL
    What is the model number of your pump? Does it have see threw sides?
     
    Biocube, Jan 20, 2012
    Biocube, Jan 20, 2012
    #7
  8. ZC42

    ZC42 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2011
    Messages:
    709
    Location:
    WONDERLAND
    eheim 2213 is what i have now, so i would just get another one its sort of see through green but i was thinking of assembling an actual refugium but i dont want to risk overflows and siphons so i was thinking of doing this-

    10 gallon sump on the floor next to my tank
    return line- mag something- not sure how much flow i would need yet
    and then in the dt i would place another of the same model of the pump and hook some tubing from that back up to the sump, so I would have an even exchange of water and if the power went out, there would be no risk of anything overflowing! What do you guys think?
     
    ZC42, Jan 20, 2012
    ZC42, Jan 20, 2012
    #8
  9. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2011
    Messages:
    6,166
    Location:
    southeast ohio O-H....
    no way dude! sorry! But that's a massive overflow risk! What happens if one gets clogged/stops etc! sorry!
     
    cosmo, Jan 20, 2012
    cosmo, Jan 20, 2012
    #9
  10. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Nov 17, 2011
    Messages:
    6,166
    Location:
    southeast ohio O-H....
    your best bet is fing an aquaclear 75 or 110 preferably filter and mod that for a fuge! plans are everywhere for that!
     
    cosmo, Jan 20, 2012
    cosmo, Jan 20, 2012
    #10
Page 1 of 2