Fuge ideas

[allan]

so... and I don't want to hijack this thread either... placing a fuge in line with a DSB section isn't the answer, right? The split feed for both should result in greater flow into the DSB with a minimal flow into the fuge with algae, correct?

Aside from pod production doesn't the macro lessen the chemical levels in the system? And as far as a SSB for the macro, I assume something no more than an inch? Six for the DSB?

[ballardjr2000]

well for chaeto and claurpa you don't even need a sand bed you can just float it if you want/ thats what i do just float it in my sump before the return pump and skimmer but then again i am not running a fuge per say

[allan]

I've got the two in my fuge as well, but I've been working on building the bed up deeper. I have a lot of shells that I'm breaking into pieces to give that extra rubble for the pods, and the bed itself is about three inches.

Back to the original question, if you place your fuge on top will it be a 'display' styled fuge or hidden away? I had toyed with the idea of an aesthetic fuge like those hang on the side things they advertise.

[kkiel02]

Still debating it but will probably be displayed at this point.

[allan]

I think the display would be cool. I saw a really cool display fuge like setup somewhere online. The display was to either side of the tank display and had a huge mangrove growing up and out of the water. About five feet tall or so. There were a couple of LR littered about the bottom and the root system for the tree was just over the top of the water.

It was like two huge (30 gallons?) glass flowerpots that housed two mangroves, one each. I believe there were one or two fish in the pots as well.

[phippsj]

I think the display would be cool. I saw a really cool display fuge like setup somewhere online. The display was to either side of the tank display and had a huge mangrove growing up and out of the water. About five feet tall or so. There were a couple of LR littered about the bottom and the root system for the tree was just over the top of the water.

It was like two huge (30 gallons?) glass flowerpots that housed two mangroves, one each. I believe there were one or two fish in the pots as well.

I really like the idea of the fuge being above the tank so it can gravity feed... and am considering doing that on mine as well. My only concern is that the aquarium itself (not the stand) can't handle the extra weight... is that a needless concern?

[kkiel02]

I won't have mine right on top of the aquarium but rather to the side of the aquarium just above the tank. I would draw it out but my laptop crashed and only have this iPod to surf with right now.

[phippsj]

I won't have mine right on top of the aquarium but rather to the side of the aquarium just above the tank. I would draw it out but my laptop crashed and only have this iPod to surf with right now.

That is probably better, but I really don't have the room to place mine on the side so I would have to put it on top. I guess I can always try and see how wet the place gets

[allan]

I think that's a very good concern. Even the canopy itself seems a bit weak to hold much more than a few gallons. Probably have to build a brace or shelf of some sort to hold the display.

[Ping]

Allan, the flow into the fuge, or any tank, is dialed in to match the overflow.