View Full Version : Changing wet/dry to fuge
Gilbert
Fri, 8th Aug 2008, 02:10 PM
I would like to change up my wet/dry to a fuge but i dont have any clue of how to do it or if its even worth trying. the sump isn't that big i think the dimensions are 11"x18"x14". but i guess it cant hurt to ask for other's opinion.
this is what the wet/dry looks like.
http://www.pro-clear.com/images/wetdrypro/pro150wd.jpg
Texreefer
Fri, 8th Aug 2008, 02:20 PM
that is a fairly simple fix by adding a baffle on the right side of the blue sponge. make it the height you want your fuge level to be. then just remove the tower of bioballs in the center add sand to the level you want. that is assuming that the far right end is the retun end
Gilbert
Fri, 8th Aug 2008, 02:29 PM
man i would have never thought about that
what benefits would i get by changing it to a fuge?
Texreefer
Fri, 8th Aug 2008, 02:38 PM
increased pod population, additional nutrient export, system stability
Texreefer
Fri, 8th Aug 2008, 02:40 PM
or better yet buy this
http://www.maast.org/forums/showthread.php?t=45165
and plumb it inline as a stand alone display fuge:bigsmile:
Gilbert
Fri, 8th Aug 2008, 02:51 PM
man if i had more money and wasnt going to college i'd buy it
RayAllen
Fri, 8th Aug 2008, 02:55 PM
The changes Mike suggested above would work well and are easy to do. You and your aquarium inhabitants will be much happier if you make the switch to the fuge.
littlewrentx
Fri, 8th Aug 2008, 10:38 PM
(Non mechanical person here)- What is a baffle?
Texreefer
Sat, 9th Aug 2008, 06:26 AM
it is just a physical barrier to keep water in place and keep bubbles from being drawn into the return pump
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