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Discussion in 'Refugium' started by kylekin, May 19, 2008.

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  1. kylekin

    kylekin Bristle Worm

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    thinking about making a fuge... can you put a skimmer in one?
     
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  3. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    A fugde does not see much flow and a skimmer need alot so my vote would be no!
     
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  4. wildreef

    wildreef Stylophora

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    fuge's and skimmers are intirely 2 diffrent things..
    keep each one seprated
     
  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    You shouldnt put a skimmer into a refugium, if anything, it should be placed after the refug.
    Actually, a skimmer and a refug is about the same thing, they both take out organics.
     
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  6. kylekin

    kylekin Bristle Worm

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    if not in the fuge, can i move the pump from my sump to my fuge to make room for the skimmer?
     
  7. nunch

    nunch Aiptasia Anemone

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    how many gph is your pump? i was told u don't want very much flow in your fuge.
     
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  9. bmshehan

    bmshehan Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Get a bigger sump :)!!
     
  10. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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