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03/06/2006, 09:24 PM
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grow macroaglae in sump?
I'm wondering if it is possible to grow macroaglea in the sump?
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03/06/2006, 09:26 PM
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You need to have a baffle of some sort to keep macroalgae out of the return pump, or any other pump, for that matter. What equipment do you have in your sump?
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03/06/2006, 09:29 PM
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We have 20 gallons sump , Americal with protien skimmer
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03/07/2006, 01:08 AM
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What kind of protein skimmer, or is it a built-in? Can you find a link for the product?
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03/07/2006, 09:41 AM
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http://www.proteinskimmer.com/productsnew.htm
you can see the picture on the left side. It's Aqua C. |
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03/07/2006, 12:27 PM
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FYI, if you don't have baffles you can do what I did and use a few breeder tanks:
http://froogle.google.com/froogle_cl...ring=mrd&hl=en
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03/07/2006, 01:39 PM
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What is baffles? What does it do? And how do you do with breeder tanks? thanks.
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03/07/2006, 07:03 PM
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http://www.melevsreef.com/what_sump.html
That animation should help. The black lines between the refugium and the return pump are baffles.
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03/08/2006, 07:37 AM
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Wow! Very well detailed information about sump! Thanks so much. We're thinking about buying a new sump but a better one that has clear can see through and less noisy due to the tube that goes directly inside plus with a nice filter insertation. We have to find someone who is interested in our sump. Again, thanks! Michelle
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03/08/2006, 03:42 PM
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Sounds good! Enjoy your tank!
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