Hello everyone, I currently have a 40B FOWLR tank that’s up and running and wanted to add a sump 20L for better filtration and water quality. I have no issues with my current HOB Fluval 70 and skimmer + UV, but wanted to free up space on the back and hide the equipment.
I’m currently debating...
Hi picked up a used tank and it came with the sump in the diagrams below. Assuming the middle section is a refugium shouldn’t the baffle be the other way around so there is a diagonal top to bottom water flow rather than it flowing straight over the top?
Or is it correct as it is already...
Has anyone built a refugium as an insert?
I am looking to add a refugium to my tank. I have a RedSea Reefer 525XL and it already has a large Sump with a massive main chamber. I want to separate it in the middle so I can place the Protein Skimmer near the socks closer to the intake and put the...
Hi everyone,
I am currently building a custom tank with a false wall/back chamber. However, I'm quite unsure in terms of the baffle design and their dimensions. This is my current layout:
Do you think that baffle #3 should be lower than #2 to get a better water flow/exchange within the...
Hi all,
I have recently bought an Aquaview 65 tank. The stock sump is without a refugium and bit small.
Can you please guide me as to how can i DIY or mod the sump to add refugium.
I have attached picture for your reference.
the height of my sump baffle is just short of 7.5 inches, I have bought the reef octopus eSsence S-130 protein skimmer. online it recommends being in 7-8 inches of water. do I need to raise the baffle height or will it work fine in under 7.5 inches of water?? I am using it in a Red Sea 170 tank...
I am trying to make a new set up in a Red Sea 170 sump so I can fit a filter roller mat, and I would need to remove the existing baffles put in by Red Sea. In the 1st and 2nd image I am showing the baffles that I want to remove. it is the filter sock holder tray, and all of the little pieces of...
I would really appreciate all feedback.
Finally I have started assembling my tank and now working with sump phase. It has been on hold for three years since priories changed with new born back then and I have been stuck few days with how to setup the baffles in the sump to have silent water flow...
Hey guys, so I have some questions only for those with experience bonding these materials, as I am in the final stages of a $600 Acrylic Sump build, and this final bond stage is so important for the quality and life of the sump. I found a little bit of material from Melevsreef on how to bond...