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12-10-2007, 10:10 PM
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Idea for a sump/fuge - looking for opinions.
Idea for a sump/fuge - looking for opinions.
I was thinking about a setup that looks something like what is shown below. I am not ready for a sump or new tank yet but I want to get my ideas all figured out for the day I do decide to get a large tank. Let me know what you think along with your opinions. 
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12-11-2007, 06:51 AM
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Re: Idea for a sump/fuge - looking for opinions.
I like it! I dont even really think there would be a need for the 3way valve....
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12-11-2007, 09:22 AM
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Re: Idea for a sump/fuge - looking for opinions.
3-way valve is there to control the amount of flow that goes back to the main tank. Typically people limit the flow via a valve because you can't size the pump perfectly. Well instead of putting extra pressure in the supply line and slightly dead-heading the pump this setup allows you to get the right amoutn of flow to the main tank and the left-over flow can go to the fuge...
I figured the duge does not need or want a high flow liek the sump does. So in this setup you limit the flow in the fuge section but you do get flow...
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12-11-2007, 06:34 PM
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Re: Idea for a sump/fuge - looking for opinions.
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Touche! In that case you have a perfect design then! I like it even more now that you have explained it to me
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12-20-2007, 03:06 AM
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Re: Idea for a sump/fuge - looking for opinions.
Reminds me of my sump
29g Sump/Refugium FTS  Skimmer & Filter Sock Section  Return Pump Intake Section & Phosban Reactor/Refugium Pump  Refugium  |
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12-20-2007, 03:08 AM
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Re: Idea for a sump/fuge - looking for opinions.
I use an external pump, its behind the sump, you can't see it
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12-25-2007, 11:57 AM
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Re: Idea for a sump/fuge - looking for opinions.
After having some some issues with my under tank (10 gallon) sump fuge I decided to make a larger sump and keep it next to the main tank. To make a long story short the 10 leaked before so I sealed it. That lasted about 2 years before it leaked again. Since I can't get the tank out from under the stand without removing the display tank there it stays...
This sump i made using a 20 gallon long.....
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