hammondegge Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 This was an interesting design project so i will share it with you. Nate has a 55 gallon on an unusually narrow stand. i think the depth was around 10 inches. It has a brace in the center at back and about 21" of height in the cabinet but the door opening restricted sump height to around 15". This is a two piece sump/refugium designed to maximize water volume, allow enough room for an in sump, or hang on sump, skimmer, and provide a large refugium to grow pods for his Mandarin. We decided not to alter the stand and install from the back. therefor we must work around the centerbrace at back. this is what we got here is the water test. a detail of the refugium return and overflow combo. and installed. I still can't believe it fit. I believe we added about 20-25 gallons of water to this system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhayden Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 pretty neat concept. What is the flow rate going through the refugium? Do you think it might be too fast if it is the only return from the sump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobogato Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 that is awesome robert! isnt this stuff fun to build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselndixie Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 the sump and fuge are awesome. they couldnt have fit any better. its nice to have the heater and skimmer out of the DT the fuge is nice and big....with the light on, its like a whole nother tank. I'm stoked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammondegge Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 pretty neat concept. What is the flow rate going through the refugium? Do you think it might be too fast if it is the only return from the sump? the return is split between the sump and the fuge with the majority of flow directed to the sump yes Ace, i really dig it. thanks nate....for all your help along the way angel3.gif ...i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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