Fuge or sump?

[erok90]

So I'm gonna be setting up a frag tank and can't decide if I should go with a fuge or sump.heres some details on my setup,

Arcylic frag tank 24x18x8 with overflow.
150w heater
500gph return pump
Led lights to be determined
DIY stand
10g Sump with eighter a asm mini g skimmer or reef octopus
Or
Fuge

Ideas will be appreciated.

 

[rosko23]

Fish? Sand? Rock?

 

[erok90]

Fish
Some of Booyhas clowns... Maybe

No rock or sand only if u go with a fuge.ill go with a dsb and rubble in the fuge.

 

[Lil BamBam]

What will be your focus on corals?

 

[The reefer]

what I'm thinking of doing on my new build is have a 10g sump and get a HOB fuge and put it on ur sump.

 

[erok90]

what I'm thinking of doing on my new build is have a 10g sump and get a HOB fuge and put it on ur sump.

I like it...

 

[erok90]

What will be your focus on corals?

Znps and my new found love for montis.

 

[The reefer]

I like it...

Yea it sucks when space is limited. U have to do the best u can with what u got.
But I think it should b ok.

 

[erok90]

Yea it sucks when space is limited. U have to do the best u can with what u got.
But I think it should b ok.

Which hob fuge are u gonna use?

 

[Lil BamBam]

Why not have all 3

HOB skimmer/drain > fuge > return/skimmer ( either should work with a skimmer)

Keep in mind you will not need much area for the drain and return areas IMO

It can be done...

 

[erok90]

So after some thought I'm gonna 10g fuge with hob skimmer.now what hob skimmer should I go with?

 

[Herbie]

Reef October bh1000 or something else with an external pump

 

[erok90]

Reef October bh1000 or something else with an external pump

I was thinking along the same lines.i was looking at the bh100. Put the pump in the same area with the return then dump back in the fuge section.plus it's a little less and I can use that towards lighting.

 

[BigBarnacles]

why not have all 3

Hob skimmer/drain > fuge > return/skimmer ( either should work with a skimmer)

keep in mind you will not need much area for the drain and return areas imo
it can be done...

this^^^

 

[erok90]

I thought it was best to skim after fuge so u get the most nutrients to the chaeto?

 

[Lil BamBam]

Reef October bh1000 or something else with an external pump

Best HOB you can get...

I thought it was best to skim after fuge so u get the most nutrients to the chaeto?

Regardless the HOB skimmer can't pump that fast to suck all the nutrients out.. You will need like a ASM G3 to do that lol!!

 

[dohc97]

I don't agree with the BH 1000 being the best you can get. SWC hob and BH 90 are in my opinion better skimmers.

 

[Lil BamBam]

I don't agree with the BH 1000 being the best you can get. SWC hob and BH 90 are in my opinion better skimmers.

Ouch!!!! Thats alot of $$$

http://www.saltwaterconnection.com/..._id=80&zenid=9b7fed11ec6cd748e78852a6546341c5

 

[erok90]

I think im leaning towards the bh 90.gonna have to put the fuge on a platform but not a problem since im gonna do a diy stand.

 

[dohc97]

i own one if you would like to look at it before making a decision.