Do I need a Fuge?

scotmc · 07/15/2007, 08:27 PM

I am in the process of setting up my 90 rr. I have a 30 gal which I will use as a sump. Do I need a Fuge section? The tank will be FOLR with a ER 135. WHat are the benefits of having one?

I would post pictures, but they are still to large? Could use some help on that also,
thanks
Scot

sir_dudeguy · 07/15/2007, 08:32 PM

Do you NEED one? No...will it help? Definitely. It will help take out excess nutrients like nitrates/phosphates, help keep the pH stable, and it will also grow you lots of pods if you set it up right.

scotmc · 07/15/2007, 09:14 PM

what do I put in it?

celano · 07/15/2007, 09:17 PM

I agree with dudeguy. You dont need one but its kinda nice to have one. You wont regret taking the extra steps now before you get your system setup!

celano · 07/15/2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally posted by scotmc
what do I put in it?

The choices are are pretty much endless. You can do what I did and go simple. I just added some LR rubble and a big ball of cheato from the LFS or you can go a little more complex. Like adding a DSB or some miracle mud with some mangroves.
What ever way you decide to go you wont regret it. You said your going ROWLR so you dont really NEED a fuge but if you ever get the itch in the future to go full blown reef you'll be glad you decided to add the refugium.

Gdevine · 07/15/2007, 09:56 PM

In the fuge I'd put EcoSystem Miracle Mud; but I am partial to the EcoSystem method and the results in my tank prove it

Randall_James · 07/16/2007, 01:51 AM

There are plenty of options for fuge/sump stocking...

As you are a FOWLR, you can do pretty much what ever you want. The main benefit you are going to have is a place for your heater, ATO, and any other equipment you have in the main tank. You could literally get by with nothing but water.

I would not waste the money on M.Mud (looks like dirt to me and made no real difference in my tank we tried it on). I would put the money towards a skimmer.

Do you plan on going reef down the road? This will make some big differences on how you set this up initially

scotmc · 07/16/2007, 06:18 AM

I may do i reef up to soft corals. I was think of having a return in the middle of my sump. Right would be the Intake with ER 135. Left would be the Fuge. I was goin to put a T off my return in the fuge. How much water from the fuge should go back in system?

scotmc · 07/16/2007, 02:25 PM

Does anyone know a link for this topic. I am interested in what to put. What are the benefits and how much flow it requires.

drummereef · 07/16/2007, 02:32 PM

http://www.melevsreef.com/links.html All you want to know about sumps and fuges.

07/15/2007, 08:27 PM	#1
scotmc Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 765	Do I need a Fuge? I am in the process of setting up my 90 rr. I have a 30 gal which I will use as a sump. Do I need a Fuge section? The tank will be FOLR with a ER 135. WHat are the benefits of having one? I would post pictures, but they are still to large? Could use some help on that also, thanks Scot

07/15/2007, 08:32 PM	#2
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	Do you NEED one? No...will it help? Definitely. It will help take out excess nutrients like nitrates/phosphates, help keep the pH stable, and it will also grow you lots of pods if you set it up right. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!

07/15/2007, 09:17 PM	#4
celano Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 910	I agree with dudeguy. You dont need one but its kinda nice to have one. You wont regret taking the extra steps now before you get your system setup! __________________ To many men work on parts of things. Doing a job to completion satifies me. Current tank info: The space between what's wrong and right.

07/15/2007, 09:56 PM	#6
Gdevine Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 1,232	In the fuge I'd put EcoSystem Miracle Mud; but I am partial to the EcoSystem method and the results in my tank prove it __________________ What's good having a monkey if you can't play with it? Current Tank Info: 65g Mixed Reef - 35g Fuge - EcoSystem Method

07/16/2007, 01:51 AM	#7
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	There are plenty of options for fuge/sump stocking... As you are a FOWLR, you can do pretty much what ever you want. The main benefit you are going to have is a place for your heater, ATO, and any other equipment you have in the main tank. You could literally get by with nothing but water. I would not waste the money on M.Mud (looks like dirt to me and made no real difference in my tank we tried it on). I would put the money towards a skimmer. Do you plan on going reef down the road? This will make some big differences on how you set this up initially __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

07/15/2007, 09:14 PM	#3
scotmc Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 765	what do I put in it?

07/16/2007, 06:18 AM	#8
scotmc Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 765	I may do i reef up to soft corals. I was think of having a return in the middle of my sump. Right would be the Intake with ER 135. Left would be the Fuge. I was goin to put a T off my return in the fuge. How much water from the fuge should go back in system?

07/16/2007, 02:25 PM	#9
scotmc Moved On Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 765	Does anyone know a link for this topic. I am interested in what to put. What are the benefits and how much flow it requires.

07/16/2007, 02:32 PM	#10
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	http://www.melevsreef.com/links.html All you want to know about sumps and fuges. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system