Minimal fuge size for my 72g reef, Limited space!!

jamal-188 · 01/31/2006, 11:11 AM

I swore I would never run another tank without a fuge after having one on my last two tanks. The problem here is I have a 72g bowfront and the sump takes up pretty much the entire stand. I do not want a fuge above the tank or next to it as the tank is in the living room. I could possibly fit a very small one under the tank or maybe use a HOB fuge like the larges CPR model which is about 6 gallons.

Will a 6g fuge really be worthwhile?

Airman · 01/31/2006, 12:05 PM

If you have room behind your tank than you can use a HOB. You can build it your self and make it fit your needs.

jamal-188 · 01/31/2006, 12:41 PM

I've never built anything out of acrylic.... but it might be decently easy, it won't have to be pretty or anything if it's behind the tank.

padixon2 · 01/31/2006, 12:47 PM

i have a cpr fuge on my 90. it does the job. had to put a little powerhead in there for flow. cheato loves it and i put some red gracilaria live tang food in there just to see what would happen. stuff grows just fine although the tang wasnt too big on snacking on it...prefers nori, lol

01/31/2006, 11:11 AM	#1
jamal-188 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,480	Minimal fuge size for my 72g reef, Limited space!! I swore I would never run another tank without a fuge after having one on my last two tanks. The problem here is I have a 72g bowfront and the sump takes up pretty much the entire stand. I do not want a fuge above the tank or next to it as the tank is in the living room. I could possibly fit a very small one under the tank or maybe use a HOB fuge like the larges CPR model which is about 6 gallons. Will a 6g fuge really be worthwhile?

01/31/2006, 12:05 PM	#2
Airman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 643	If you have room behind your tank than you can use a HOB. You can build it your self and make it fit your needs. __________________ What is man, that thou art mindful of him?...:) Current Tank Info: 55 Gal, DSB, protein skimmer, UV light, Sump/Refugium

01/31/2006, 12:41 PM	#3
jamal-188 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,480	I've never built anything out of acrylic.... but it might be decently easy, it won't have to be pretty or anything if it's behind the tank.

01/31/2006, 12:47 PM	#4
padixon2 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tinker AFB, OK Posts: 1,067	i have a cpr fuge on my 90. it does the job. had to put a little powerhead in there for flow. cheato loves it and i put some red gracilaria live tang food in there just to see what would happen. stuff grows just fine although the tang wasnt too big on snacking on it...prefers nori, lol