So I picked up a super cheap scrached up 75g to turn into a sump for my 156. Well before I do anything I have been reading around and found the algae scrubber thread. I'm curious to know what you guys think about fuge vs scrubber or maby useing the two in conjunction? Also would a higher GPH flowing through the fuge effect a floating plants ability to absorb NO2/3 and NH3/4?
Algae scrubber vs. FW refugium
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Unless you planned on a sump full of overflowing dividers and sponge traps, why not just put it into service right away.
A sterlite drawer unit, full of media for a filter/bio tower would get you going in no time.
See how it performs for you.
A sump in use, is way more beneficial than one in planning.
If the food goes by so fast you only get to take a bunch of small bites or slow enough to relax while you eat.
End result is the same.
The small bites might take a bit longer to finish the meal, than slow, steady feeding.
Fuge, scrubber, or both.
They both require about the same hardware. A lighting source.
A bit of extra plumbing for the scrubber, depending on style, or layout of your sump.
Every tank being different, would be hard to suggest one over the other.
Toss some plants in and check your water after a couple weeks.
That should tell you what you want to know.
$0.02
Just my opinion, and we all know what opinions are like.
A sterlite drawer unit, full of media for a filter/bio tower would get you going in no time.
See how it performs for you.
A sump in use, is way more beneficial than one in planning.
If the food goes by so fast you only get to take a bunch of small bites or slow enough to relax while you eat.
End result is the same.
The small bites might take a bit longer to finish the meal, than slow, steady feeding.
Fuge, scrubber, or both.
They both require about the same hardware. A lighting source.
A bit of extra plumbing for the scrubber, depending on style, or layout of your sump.
Every tank being different, would be hard to suggest one over the other.
Toss some plants in and check your water after a couple weeks.
That should tell you what you want to know.
$0.02
Just my opinion, and we all know what opinions are like.
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nah just joking id go with the first
nah just joking id go with the first
KaiserSousay;3697540; said:
Thanks Kaiser, and I agree but I wont have my big tank for up to 4 week's. So I have plenty of time to plan this thing out before I will need it. I will deff try and think of a way for a drawer unit to find its way into my design