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thomasj
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 07:49 PM
Hello, I wanted to see if I could get some input/direction for a 100g tank that is being set up. It is for our office and is kind of a group project for all 5 of us that work there, however, none of us know a lot about setting them up. We have an extra 55g tank avail. Can this be used as the sump, and if so, how would we do that? Any other suggestions about any part of the tank set up would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
dan
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 08:00 PM
is the tank drilled? have you bought the tank yet? are you looking. if yuor looking, i have a 100 that has everything and it is drilled. reef ready. send me a pm for more info. lots of suff included.
::pete::
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 08:01 PM
The 55 could be used ... will it fit under the stand? If thats where you were going to put it. Are you looking at just a sump or a fuge too?
thomasj
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 08:06 PM
We already have a tank....it is not drilled. I am looking for a 100g to do the same with, for personal use. Does yours come with anything else?
thomasj
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 08:55 PM
I was just looking for a sump, would you recommend a fuge as well?
Tim Marvin
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 09:14 PM
I love the refugiums...They keep your tank really stable.
::pete::
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 09:18 PM
I agree plus gives a safe place for critters to flourish.
GaryP
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 09:26 PM
A 55 gal. fuge is big enough to make into a combination fuge/sump. You just need to have some baffles put in for a skimmer and return pump. I think the only problem with that type of setup is that your flow rate through the refugium is going to be a little to fast. I'm sure there is a way to put in a bypass so that all the water won't be going through the fuge compartment.

Dan is our sump/fuge expert.

Gary
thomasj
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 09:28 PM
How difficult of a project would that be?
GaryP
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 09:30 PM
Putting in baffles? Not much, just add some cut glass and silicone glue.
thomasj
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 09:37 PM
Where would I be able to find directions/guidance on doing this. Is there any set method of setting up the sump/fuge? or is it just by preferance...
MikeDeL
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 09:39 PM
try this site http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html
thomasj
Mon, 18th Oct 2004, 09:45 PM
I only skimmed over the page, but it seem very informational. Thanks!