fuge

[jc]

I want to add a fuge to my sump, but the space is limited. I can fit in a box that is 1 foot tall, 1 foot long, and 7 inches wide. Would that be enough space for some cheato on a 180 gallon tank? My nitrates are around 20 to 25 and I would like to get them lower. I might be able to fit in a 15 gallon high if I redo the plumbing to the sump. Would a 15g high tank be drillable on the side up near the top?

[ErikH]

you could run a DSB cryptic fuge out of a salt bucket, that would be cheap and easy....

[villjr]

I had a 15 gallon high drilled in the upper left hand corner.

[Bill S]

I'm thinking that's rather on the small side. That's about 4 gallons.

[RayAllen]

yea for a 180 it wouldnt really help at all. My fuge is 5g on a 39g and it turns out copepods like a machine, but on a tank that size id think a fuge of 15-20g minimum.

[jc]

I think a 15gallon high is the best I can do. I don't have enough space because of the co2 tank, reactor, sump, and reservoir. If I go with the 15g then I have to turn my sump pump sideways and put an elbow before the input. I bought a filter sock from marinedepot.com that will allow me to use the 1 foot square wet/dry space as a fuge. I think something is better than nothing. If it doesn't do enough then I will go with the 15g.

[RayAllen]

15g with allow for good growth and refuge.