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Zeus
03-10-2007, 05:55 PM
Hi all,

At long last I have the 'fuge tank and plumbing and it's on system test in the bath at the mo'

Here are the pics:

First the 'fuge tank itself.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/Krylexian/P3030003.jpg

Now in the bath with pump, tank connectors and strainers temporarily attached.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/Krylexian/P3100051.jpg

Baffle section and Eheim 1048 pump syphoning from the bath
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/Krylexian/P3100052.jpg

another shot of the baffle and pump. You can see the water overflow better here
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/Krylexian/P3100055.jpg

Strainers
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/Krylexian/P3100054.jpg

Twin outputs
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/Krylexian/P3100053.jpg


Campbell
Tetley
03-10-2007, 06:00 PM
Nice,

What are you going to run inside it (substrate, Algea ?)

ATB
lasgringo
03-10-2007, 06:01 PM
looks a nice bit of kit:)
Zeus
03-10-2007, 06:53 PM
Nice,

What are you going to run inside it (substrate, Algea ?)

ATB


Hi Tetley,

I am thinking about using the Caribsea Mineral Mud and Gilly has mentioned that she'll give me some Cheato. I was also thinking about putting a single tier of eggcrate, high enough to clear the mud and putting some LR on it. I may also add some Grape Caulerpa, I like the look of it you see, but not sure if it'll coexist with the Cheato.

I'll also add some 'pods and try to get some live Mysis to breed in there.

The fuge is base is 40cm x 28cm and was wondering if anyone knows how much Mineral Mud I should use?

Cheers,
Campbell
Tetley
03-10-2007, 07:00 PM
Hi Cambell,

I purchased a HOB fuge some time ago.

Substrate is Mineral Mud about 3inch in depth.

Chaeto & Clauprea (sp), lit 24/7 buy Arcadia Pod lamp (11watt).

The growth in the Algea, has been very good, took me by surprise.

I still have a number (not lots) of bio balls in first chamber, going to swap them out for some rock rubble.

ATB
Tangman
03-10-2007, 08:14 PM
Hi Ian did you say you have 3 inch of mineral mud in your fuge, if so and you pulled out some chaeto the other day you might have moved the sand if it is that depth and caused HS to escape into the tank. This is only a thought as to what is killing your fish m8. The reason i asked you this is because mineral mud etc is only supposed to be just over 1 inch deep, and if you have 3 inch deep this is maybe where your problem lies. HTH Eric:)
Gillybaby
03-10-2007, 08:14 PM
Hi Campbell

Great to see the fuge has arrived, I know its been a long time in the planning.

As well as the chaeto, I've got 3 different types of calurpa although not the grape kind. Your welcome to a cutting of the others though ;)
Tangman
03-10-2007, 08:16 PM
Hi Campbell nice to see you on here again, that looks a nice bit of kit m8. You could add some frags on the racking when you put i in with a small light above them.HTH. Eric:D
Kev
03-11-2007, 08:49 AM
Fuge looks like a good un!
moorish
03-11-2007, 09:41 AM
looks a nice bit of kit.derek
Zeus
03-12-2007, 10:31 AM
Hi Campbell nice to see you on here again, that looks a nice bit of kit m8. You could add some frags on the racking when you put i in with a small light above them.HTH. Eric:D

Thanks Eric, I've been doing more watching, of fish, and less talking. :)

Thanks Gilly, I give you a shout when I get it sorted out and running which looks like it'll be in the next fortnight or so.

Campbell
oakwell
03-12-2007, 11:15 AM
looks fantatstic well down