Can i get by without a fuge?

75 · 08/07/2006, 08:55 PM

75 RR oceanic
24.5x12.5x17.5 oceanic sump 1

Because i'm new to this i didn't think about the space limitations that i would have getting a predesigned sump. Is it possible to have sucess without a fuge? I would like to have one but don't have the room for it inside the sump. I have been told the i could get a hang on one, just need to know because i'm trying to finish my sump and plumbing layout by months end.

Thanks for all help

msuzuki126 · 08/07/2006, 08:57 PM

Sure, not everyone uses a fuge, but they can be quite helpful.

TWallace · 08/07/2006, 09:06 PM

Sure you can get by without it. Mine works way better for nitrate reduction than my Remora skimmer does though. I'd say my skimmer is much less vital than my fuge in my system.

mg426 · 08/07/2006, 09:48 PM

they are nice to have for sure. Mabe you could design an overhead fuge. You can run without one though.

TrojanScott · 08/07/2006, 10:16 PM

I'm planning on setting one up myself, but I've gone without one for years. They are not necessary.

They've only recently become really popular. Most hobbyist I knew starting out didn't use one, nor knew what it even was.

dodgersfan25 · 08/07/2006, 10:28 PM

they sure do make things easier! let the natural route take care of the nitrates and phosphates!

pnsnowboard · 08/07/2006, 11:11 PM

im running mine without a fuge and it looks good

CaptainPicard · 08/08/2006, 09:31 AM

After setting up a fuge, i would never run a tank without one!

Fanof49ASU · 08/08/2006, 09:36 AM

I'm in the process of setting up a 75g RR just as you are.
My sump will be my fuge.

OnTheReef · 08/08/2006, 10:32 AM

I'm with Picard, I was forever battling nutrients and unwanted algae until I started running live refugiums. Whenever I set up a new system now, the very first thing I do is build a sump/fuge combo. However, if you really can't squeeze it in, I would do the following:
- Run two protein skimmers or a *really* oversized one
- Use SeaChem's Nitrate Sponge in your sump
- Use more live rock in the display

Good Luck!

08/07/2006, 08:55 PM	#1
75 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 15	Can i get by without a fuge? 75 RR oceanic 24.5x12.5x17.5 oceanic sump 1 Because i'm new to this i didn't think about the space limitations that i would have getting a predesigned sump. Is it possible to have sucess without a fuge? I would like to have one but don't have the room for it inside the sump. I have been told the i could get a hang on one, just need to know because i'm trying to finish my sump and plumbing layout by months end. Thanks for all help

08/07/2006, 08:57 PM	#2
msuzuki126 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dutchess County, New York Posts: 1,377	Sure, not everyone uses a fuge, but they can be quite helpful. __________________ Red House=My 90 build. Matt. Current Tank Info: 90 rebuild

08/07/2006, 09:48 PM	#4
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	they are nice to have for sure. Mabe you could design an overhead fuge. You can run without one though. __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

08/07/2006, 10:28 PM	#6
dodgersfan25 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Valencia (So Cal) Posts: 757	they sure do make things easier! let the natural route take care of the nitrates and phosphates! __________________ -rich Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon Mixed Reef

08/08/2006, 10:32 AM	#10
OnTheReef Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 340	I'm with Picard, I was forever battling nutrients and unwanted algae until I started running live refugiums. Whenever I set up a new system now, the very first thing I do is build a sump/fuge combo. However, if you really can't squeeze it in, I would do the following: - Run two protein skimmers or a really oversized one - Use SeaChem's Nitrate Sponge in your sump - Use more live rock in the display Good Luck! __________________ 100 gallon reef tank, 40 gallon sump/fuge combo with RDSB 2x ASM G2 with gate valve mod TLF phos reactor w/Rowaphos, Seachem Nitrate sponge 4x55w 50/50 actinic PC Current USA 0 amm, 0 nitrite, 0 n Current Tank Info: 50 & 100 gallon reef tanks

08/07/2006, 09:06 PM	#3
TWallace Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,464	Sure you can get by without it. Mine works way better for nitrate reduction than my Remora skimmer does though. I'd say my skimmer is much less vital than my fuge in my system.

08/07/2006, 10:16 PM	#5
TrojanScott Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,229	I'm planning on setting one up myself, but I've gone without one for years. They are not necessary. They've only recently become really popular. Most hobbyist I knew starting out didn't use one, nor knew what it even was.

08/07/2006, 11:11 PM	#7
pnsnowboard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: aurora CO Posts: 867	im running mine without a fuge and it looks good

08/08/2006, 09:31 AM	#8
CaptainPicard Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 110	After setting up a fuge, i would never run a tank without one!

08/08/2006, 09:36 AM	#9
Fanof49ASU Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,154	I'm in the process of setting up a 75g RR just as you are. My sump will be my fuge.