Refugium

[Frankie_Garcia]

Oh dang talk about bad luck. Sorry about that! Tough situation. Because you be without a sump for like a week with repairs .

 

[nelix10]

What thickness acrylic did you use?

 

[PrettyFishies]

Looks like less than .100". I estimate it's around less than 1/8". We're going to use 1/4" for the new design.

 

[nelix10]

Ya I built mine with 1/4 was lots for the sump! But does flex a bit, I had to reinforce my display tank to hold its shape!

 

[PrettyFishies]

Ya I built mine with 1/4 was lots for the sump! But does flex a bit, I had to reinforce my display tank to hold its shape!

Are you saying 1/4" is overkill for a sump? If so, that's good. I'd rather overdo it a bit. I'm just not certain because you go from talking about your sump to your display.

 

[nelix10]

Sorry no it's not overkill! But will be plenty of strength! Sorry for the confusion

 

[PrettyFishies]

I take it pretty much any light will do? In looking for a hang on LED unit for cheap on eBay

 

[PrettyFishies]

The scale drawing from my designer.

The baffles and rear panel will all be black.

 

[Jmkb02]

Same design as mine, works great, only difference is my Fuge is 6 foot long.

 

[mr_X]

I would not want the skimmer after the refugium.
As far as deep sand beds go, I would want the instruction of a marine biologist or PHD over a common hobbyist. These things can go south if not done properly.
Check this out-
Ron Shimek's Website...Deep Sand Beds

 

[PrettyFishies]

The drain and skimmer are in the right, the return is on the left.

Not doing a DSB. Just miracle mud

 

[Frankie_Garcia]

Good luck man! Glad you got it a figured out!

 

[PrettyFishies]

What are your guys thoughts on the macro algae like culerpa and whatever the red one is? I'll be adding chaeto but would like to add a diversity for the visual appeal. I do plan to keep the lights on 24/7 to avoid it going asexual. Or is there still a risk?

 

[PrettyFishies]

Progress shot

 

[mr_X]

I have never had a problem running my lights 12 on and 12 off and have always kept assorted macros. I think it's like plane crashes- you only hear about the ones that crashed, not the thousands that landed safely.

 

[PrettyFishies]

Another progress shot. Should be ready for pickup tomorrow.

 

[mr_X]

There's no need to go all the way to the top with those partitions. The water level will never be that high (hopefully!).

 

[PrettyFishies]

Yeah, those are to block as much light as possible.

 

[trnewsom]

Why does light need to be blocked?

 

[PrettyFishies]

To prevent algae growth outside of the refugium.