Brand New 120g build

[bigcapct]

I just lowered the UV to like 25. My blues are at 80 white at 25 red/green @25.

 

[Stackbundles]

good to know. its so easy with the controller to modify the light output. The new feature on the controller to acclimate the corals is cool too.

 

[bigcapct]

It sure is. I didn't use that feature since my corals where use to getting blasted by strong lighting from a ATI fixture already

 

[bigcapct]

FTS

 

[bigcapct]

Growing well under the hydras

 

[bigcapct]

Tyree mystic grape favia taking off!

even my tyree sunset monti is coming back to life. I guess the Hydras won a award for a reason!

 

[bigcapct]

 

[bigcapct]

My reg torch and my Aussie gold

 

[n3hihz]

Nice tank,

I was wondering has putting the skimmer in the last chamber, which I assume is your return chamber as well cause any issues?
Ive read a lot of don'ts and some dos on that topic.

what's your thoughts?

 

[bigcapct]

Thanks!! Well I really didn't have a choice with this sump unless I didn't do a refugium. But I'm too lazy to hook up my ATO I've had for a year so I can keep the water level stable so when I manual top off the skimmer does go a little crazy on me sometimes. Other than that I see no problem

 

[n3hihz]

Yea I think that was one of the issues people stated your pumps draw from each other causing fluctuation. Plus whatever beneficial your fuge added might be taken out by the skimmer.
I just bought a used pro flex 1 for me cube yesterday. Having trouble deciding what I want to do now, since my skimmer won't fit in the middle

 

[bigcapct]

Do the fuge you will never regret that. Just use a ato

 

[jamesonwhiskey]

Yea I think that was one of the issues people stated your pumps draw from each other causing fluctuation. Plus whatever beneficial your fuge added might be taken out by the skimmer.
I just bought a used pro flex 1 for me cube yesterday. Having trouble deciding what I want to do now, since my skimmer won't fit in the middle

So what's the best order.... skimmer, fuge, return pump?

 

[bigcapct]

So what's the best order.... skimmer, fuge, return pump?

Skimmer last would be perfectly fine. I've had most of my tanks like that. Or without fuge in the middle Depending on size and space

 

[n3hihz]

So what's the best order.... skimmer, fuge, return pump?

From what I've gathered, you can do it whichever, but most people

Drain>Skimming>Fuge>Return
or
Drain>Partial to skimming and part to Fuge> return

Then there was dual drain
1 drain > skimming
1 drain > fuge
then both to return

These were the most common

Skimmer in return wasn't as common, most people have issues with the pumps running against each other, or "negating" the benefits of what the Fuge added.

Everyone has their own way but I guess it's whatever works for your system.

Note* blind leading blind here lol

 

[bigcapct]

This sump is made for the skimmer to be after the fuge like most sumps. I've never in my years heard of the two pumps effecting anything. The socks catch the crap ,the fuge then does its job and the last part the skimmer cleans and goes right back into Dt fresh and clean. Plus having the skimmer last helps with less clogging in the skimmers pump

 

[lnevo]

The problem is any junk from your fuge along with pods get sucked up by the skimmer...most sumps have skimmer fuge return from what ive seen...

 

[n3hihz]

This sump is made for the skimmer to be after the fuge like most sumps. I've never in my years heard of the two pumps effecting anything. The socks catch the crap ,the fuge then does its job and the last part the skimmer cleans and goes right back into Dt fresh and clean. Plus having the skimmer last helps with less clogging in the skimmers pump

I could be wrong just noting what I read. Like I said no idea still trying to put the pieces together but I think I like this article the best and running with this method later http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/

 

[bigcapct]

My clam

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[bigcapct]

. My Tyree sunset Monti coming back from the Dead! Hydra power ? Lol.