fuge plumbing queations using 12g nano

Brad Black · 11/25/2007, 09:39 AM

I have a 100g/20g sump mixed reef I would like to add a fuge to. I plan to use a 12 g nano-cube to do it, because that is what there is room for (unless I start over with a larger sump and use part of that as a fuge). I already have the nano with PC lights and ballast, so I prefer to use that.
All I need is the best way to plumb the whole thing in.

nano background: it has its own internal rear sump with it's own internal flo, separated into several rear compartments.

intention: I plan to drill into the rear sump (nano) on the incoming water side (at the bottom?), and do the same on the return side The fuge will have 4-6" sand with macro above.

problem: how to get flow from the rear sump into the front of the nano, and weather or not I need to plumb the fuge in-line, or T it off separately for flow reasons.

The questions is- if I plumb in-line (I have an 1100gph return pump), will that be too much flo/turbulance the the fuge? The final water level may be a problem also, ie- the final water level must be the same as in the main 20g sump. If I don't use all available space in the fuge then the whole thing is pointless. I may need to elevate the main sump, which contains the skimmer and there is limited height underneath in the cabinet. I would like the ability to grow pods in the fuge and be slowly swept up in the return pump to go to the main tank for feeding. So flow regulation within the fuge is a main point I think.

Now..If I plum off the main system ("t" it off), then I have the same issues on a somewhat lesser scale since I could choose the flo I use thru the fuge with a smaller pump.

Is this enough info?
Any advice?
Thanks for the help.

11/25/2007, 09:39 AM	#1
Brad Black Moved On Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cleveland-proper Posts: 465	fuge plumbing queations using 12g nano I have a 100g/20g sump mixed reef I would like to add a fuge to. I plan to use a 12 g nano-cube to do it, because that is what there is room for (unless I start over with a larger sump and use part of that as a fuge). I already have the nano with PC lights and ballast, so I prefer to use that. All I need is the best way to plumb the whole thing in. nano background: it has its own internal rear sump with it's own internal flo, separated into several rear compartments. intention: I plan to drill into the rear sump (nano) on the incoming water side (at the bottom?), and do the same on the return side The fuge will have 4-6" sand with macro above. problem: how to get flow from the rear sump into the front of the nano, and weather or not I need to plumb the fuge in-line, or T it off separately for flow reasons. The questions is- if I plumb in-line (I have an 1100gph return pump), will that be too much flo/turbulance the the fuge? The final water level may be a problem also, ie- the final water level must be the same as in the main 20g sump. If I don't use all available space in the fuge then the whole thing is pointless. I may need to elevate the main sump, which contains the skimmer and there is limited height underneath in the cabinet. I would like the ability to grow pods in the fuge and be slowly swept up in the return pump to go to the main tank for feeding. So flow regulation within the fuge is a main point I think. Now..If I plum off the main system ("t" it off), then I have the same issues on a somewhat lesser scale since I could choose the flo I use thru the fuge with a smaller pump. Is this enough info? Any advice? Thanks for the help.