Luna's new W/D--Refugium--Sump Custom Tank

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by lunatik_69, Aug 6, 2008.

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  1. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    Looks Great. Congratulations on your new addition. I'm sure your psyched to set it up.
    Are you going to have 100% of your flow continuing on through the fuge? If not how are ou going to handle the rest of the flow?
     
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Nice dude. That is a good price. Is it glass or acrylic? It looks like glass. I am very jealous. Can I have it?
     
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  3. JohnnyBoy

    JohnnyBoy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    that looks sweet!!
     
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  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    GoToSleep.......Yup, 100% of the flow is going to go through the whole system.


    pharmrjohn........All glass 3/8" thick
     
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  5. GoToSleep

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    I won't have my tank/fuge running for another 6 months or so but I think I've read that the ideal flow through the fuge is only about 10% of what you are circulating through your display tank. What is the impact on a refugium if it is receiving all of the flow from the tank?
     
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Yeah, I've heard the same thing, but when I have the "slow flow", I also get red slime. When I speed up the flow, it goes away. I dont see any problem with a moderate to fast flow. But thats just me. Luna
     
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  7. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    Where did u buy it luna?
     
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  8. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Had it made at Exotic Aquariums in Miami
     
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  9. Reeron

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    Looks really, really good. I guess that's what happens when a pro builds it (you should see my silicone job- not pretty). I have a sump/fuge that uses the eggcrate too (for filter pad and carbon). Seems the chaeto and mangroves like the extra flow.....
     
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  10. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Thats what I have too, cheato and mangroves. luna
     
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