Fuge problem, Cheato in Display Tank

JJ2003 · 11/22/2008, 10:56 AM

Hi All,

I'm a noob with the refugium. I finally got rid of the nitrate-bomb wet-dry. I've noticed cheato pieces break off and the return quite efficiently pumps them into the main tank. Is this just part of the deal with fuges, or is there a way around it?

Thanks!!

james3370 · 11/22/2008, 11:10 AM

what type of return pump???

i know the mag pumps have a foam filter for the inlet to keep stuff like that out of the pump

the2ofus · 11/22/2008, 11:16 AM

Hey JJ,

I've had only a couple pieces make it to the main tank...over a years worth of running. How is it contained in your fuge? Maybe something to hold pieces back, yet let the water through!

the2ofus · 11/22/2008, 11:21 AM

"PIECES" Why are there pieces?? Is your cheato against your pump or is there a divider?

Darkamek · 11/22/2008, 11:41 AM

I would suggest if it already isn't this way have the pump divided from the refugium chamber. Have one piece of acrylic part way up from the bottom and then a second piece over further from down from the top going a little further past the other acrylic piece with foam in the middle.

JJ2003 · 11/22/2008, 07:24 PM

the2ofus "PIECES" Why are there pieces?? Is your cheato against your pump or is there a divider?

Its in the second to last chamber, the 'pieces that have broken off filled pile up against the teeth of the baffle, and some fall over. The Cheatro si just floating in its chamber, nothing holding it down.

james3370

James, good idea, I need to put something over the inlet of the return pump.

Darkamek

The Pump is in the next chamber over, its just that some of the pieces sneak over the top of the chamber wall. Good idea with the second piece Thanks!

I appreciate all the help! Fuge Rookie I Am!

jlaurence32 · 11/22/2008, 07:32 PM

My cheato would break up so bad, I had thousands of little 1/4" pieces that would get everywhere. I eventually switched to gracillara. On the other hand, I know other people with cheato that never breaks apart. There must be different types.

JJ2003 · 11/22/2008, 07:35 PM

Here's is a pic the day before I dropped the Cheato in. DUH, all I did was put the mesh attachement that comes with the pump on the inlet for the pump. lol. That should do it. Sometimes you just need to talk it out. Thanks RC!!

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...p?photo=261115

11/22/2008, 10:56 AM	#1
JJ2003 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 32	Fuge problem, Cheato in Display Tank Hi All, I'm a noob with the refugium. I finally got rid of the nitrate-bomb wet-dry. I've noticed cheato pieces break off and the return quite efficiently pumps them into the main tank. Is this just part of the deal with fuges, or is there a way around it? Thanks!!

11/22/2008, 11:10 AM	#2
james3370 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US ARMY - El Paso TX Posts: 3,678	what type of return pump??? i know the mag pumps have a foam filter for the inlet to keep stuff like that out of the pump __________________ Yes I hear voices in my head, but they speak spanish so I can't understand anything they say. there's no place like 127.0.0.1 It's a shame that stupidity isn't painful.... Current Tank Info: currently tankless....but planning an AIO

11/22/2008, 11:16 AM	#3
the2ofus Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clarion, PA Posts: 725	Hey JJ, I've had only a couple pieces make it to the main tank...over a years worth of running. How is it contained in your fuge? Maybe something to hold pieces back, yet let the water through! __________________ ~Matt & Kim~ Current Tank Info: 75 gal reef. w/ 30gal. sump/refugium,g-2 skimmer, t-5 lighting

11/22/2008, 11:21 AM	#4
the2ofus Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Clarion, PA Posts: 725	"PIECES" Why are there pieces?? Is your cheato against your pump or is there a divider? __________________ ~Matt & Kim~ Current Tank Info: 75 gal reef. w/ 30gal. sump/refugium,g-2 skimmer, t-5 lighting

11/22/2008, 07:32 PM	#7
jlaurence32 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 116	My cheato would break up so bad, I had thousands of little 1/4" pieces that would get everywhere. I eventually switched to gracillara. On the other hand, I know other people with cheato that never breaks apart. There must be different types. __________________ - Joe Current Tank Info: 125gal AGA reef ready, T5's, custom 46gal sump, Octo Extreme 200, fuge, 18w sterilizer, 44x turnover, mixed reef.

11/22/2008, 11:41 AM	#5
Darkamek Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenfield, WI Posts: 27	I would suggest if it already isn't this way have the pump divided from the refugium chamber. Have one piece of acrylic part way up from the bottom and then a second piece over further from down from the top going a little further past the other acrylic piece with foam in the middle.

11/22/2008, 07:24 PM	#6
JJ2003 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 32	the2ofus "PIECES" Why are there pieces?? Is your cheato against your pump or is there a divider? Its in the second to last chamber, the 'pieces that have broken off filled pile up against the teeth of the baffle, and some fall over. The Cheatro si just floating in its chamber, nothing holding it down. james3370 James, good idea, I need to put something over the inlet of the return pump. Darkamek The Pump is in the next chamber over, its just that some of the pieces sneak over the top of the chamber wall. Good idea with the second piece Thanks! I appreciate all the help! Fuge Rookie I Am!

11/22/2008, 07:35 PM	#8
JJ2003 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 32	Here's is a pic the day before I dropped the Cheato in. DUH, all I did was put the mesh attachement that comes with the pump on the inlet for the pump. lol. That should do it. Sometimes you just need to talk it out. Thanks RC!! http://reefcentral.com/gallery/showp...p?photo=261115