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10-25-2007, 04:07 AM
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OK, couple more Q's here. If I take the sponge out of the filter, what will filter the debris/detritus out of the water, or is it not much of a concern with a in tank overflow/surface skimming? Also, I will be building a Sump, maybe refugeum, but am limeted with space. I have read somewhere that the wet/dry type Sumps are not soo good? the ones that have sponge filter and Bioballs, liek this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=280163157426 Basically, I have an idea what I am going to start out with, have an order here ready to go in to J&L it's a 45Ga corner tank so, 40Lb Bahamas Oolite Live Sand 45Lb Tonga Rock Instant Ocean Salt Couple books Saltwater test kit RO/DI unit is on its way, waiting till it gets here befoer I order the sand/rock. Was planing on a 4-8 week Cycle period, so that will/should get me familliar with mixing water, using the test kit etc. right? During that time, I will be thinking of/looking for sump materials. Maybe I make one out of Lexan? I havnt even measured teh bottom but the stand has a devider in the middle so in order to have a sump of any considerable size, I will have to split it in 2. Half on each side of the stand. Anyone here have a corner unit with sum under that can give me idea's? Last edited by banditpowdercoat; 10-25-2007 at 04:14 AM. 
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10-27-2007, 02:52 PM
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no comment on the sump but i wanted to let you know about my cannister setup that works great....
i took all the stock items out, filled it 80% with live rock rubble, then put the sponge back on top, with a bag of carbon on top of that.... i take the lid off once a month and rinse the sponge in old tank water... it works great in my FOWLR setup (on top of 2 x powerheads, skimmer) - never had a detectable level of no3... [it's an eheim 2215 in a 65 gallon tank]
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