Aquafuge Setup Questions - Page 2

richfavinger · 03/29/2006, 12:10 AM

How dumb of me...

Um, yea, I could do that... Just kind of running out of room back there LOL

Rich

todd2000 · 03/29/2006, 12:12 AM

Yeah I know how you feel I have a Turboflotor 1000, and an Emperor 400 on the back of my 55 and im basicall out of room, I would be replacing the Power filter with the Fuge

todd2000 · 03/29/2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by richfavinger
How dumb of me... Um, yea, I could do that... Just kind of running out of room back there LOL

Rich

LOL

smy168 · 03/29/2006, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by todd2000
Ahh haven't seen the PS yet

I have the small because it's a 29 gallon tank but I would advise against the PS because "bang for the buck" isn't there, it's twice the price when you can just get a Lee's countercurrent skimmer and place it on the fuge.

todd2000 · 03/29/2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by smy168
I have the small because it's a 29 gallon tank but I would advise against the PS because "bang for the buck" isn't there, it's twice the price when you can just get a Lee's countercurrent skimmer and place it on the fuge.

Yeah I already have a nice skimmer Im just going to get the standard version

NCreefwannabe · 03/29/2006, 01:40 PM

I would also be wary of the kit on ebay. Ive seen it, but Id rather have something already checked for leaks ect. If you have to seal it yourself, why not just build it from scratch yourself and save even more?

richfavinger · 03/29/2006, 03:17 PM

Ok, now, what about light for this bad-boy?
24" Aqualight T5 w/14w 10k Fluor. Lamp (ESU) $28.99 (there are a few diff. bulb choices)
24" Aqualight (Salt) w/36W Lamp Str Pin (ESU) $51.99
24" Aqualight (Salt) w/65W Lamp Str Pin (ESU) $59.99
24" Aqualight (Salt) 2x 36W Lamp Str Pin (ESU) $96.99
24" Aqualight (Salt) 2x 65W Lamp Str Pin (ESU) $124.99
They even got a "Pro" version with a 150w or 250w HQI

Some say JBJ, but seems TFP don't stock them... I'd like to get it all in one go, when I go, keep life simple.

What size MJ to replace the provided pump? 1200?

So how much light do you really need? I do not want to be pumping a lot of heat in the system either. Summer time can be a PITA for me...

Your comments please...

smy168 · 03/29/2006, 03:46 PM

I think 36watts are fine, a fuge doesn't need intense lighting and I think the 1200 is fine to replace the Rio.

If I could make a small suggestion, maybe you could place a microjet in the center compartment of the fuge so you have a small amount to water movement there as well. (just a thought)

03/29/2006, 12:10 AM	#26
richfavinger Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 866	How dumb of me... Um, yea, I could do that... Just kind of running out of room back there LOL Rich __________________ Rich Current Tank Info: DSA 135g (48x24x27) Starphire, Elite Aquatics M2 Sump, Reef Octopus Diablo DCS200-INT, GEO 612 Calcium Reactor + AP Carbon Doser, 2x Radion Pro Gen2, 2x VorTech MP40

03/29/2006, 03:46 PM	#33
smy168 Back to the habit Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York City Posts: 1,027	I think 36watts are fine, a fuge doesn't need intense lighting and I think the 1200 is fine to replace the Rio. If I could make a small suggestion, maybe you could place a microjet in the center compartment of the fuge so you have a small amount to water movement there as well. (just a thought) __________________ SY Current Tank Info: Nuvo 16

03/29/2006, 12:12 AM	#27
todd2000 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: VA Posts: 706	Yeah I know how you feel I have a Turboflotor 1000, and an Emperor 400 on the back of my 55 and im basicall out of room, I would be replacing the Power filter with the Fuge

03/29/2006, 01:40 PM	#31
NCreefwannabe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 953	I would also be wary of the kit on ebay. Ive seen it, but Id rather have something already checked for leaks ect. If you have to seal it yourself, why not just build it from scratch yourself and save even more?

03/29/2006, 03:17 PM	#32
richfavinger Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 866	Ok, now, what about light for this bad-boy? 24" Aqualight T5 w/14w 10k Fluor. Lamp (ESU) $28.99 (there are a few diff. bulb choices) 24" Aqualight (Salt) w/36W Lamp Str Pin (ESU) $51.99 24" Aqualight (Salt) w/65W Lamp Str Pin (ESU) $59.99 24" Aqualight (Salt) 2x 36W Lamp Str Pin (ESU) $96.99 24" Aqualight (Salt) 2x 65W Lamp Str Pin (ESU) $124.99 They even got a "Pro" version with a 150w or 250w HQI Some say JBJ, but seems TFP don't stock them... I'd like to get it all in one go, when I go, keep life simple. What size MJ to replace the provided pump? 1200? So how much light do you really need? I do not want to be pumping a lot of heat in the system either. Summer time can be a PITA for me... Your comments please...