where to put the 'fuge.....

[Johnny Reefer]

I'll be doing something similar in the near future. My return pump will be in the same chamber as the 'fuge and skimmer. I plan on having the 'fuge first, then the skimmer, then the return pump. I'm going to use 3" glass verticals to separate the skimmer from the 'fuge and the pump from the skimmer. I haven't decided on a sandbed for the 'fuge or not yet, but if I do it'd be only 1". I'm going to use two 3" verticals between the 'fuge and the skimmer, spaced the width of "eggcrate" (lighting diffuser) apart. This will act as a support for the "eggcrate", the purpose of which is to screen Chaeto from reaching the skimmer and return pump.

Originally Posted by hqgc

I was contemplating making the 'fuge in a rectangular plastic container and then put that in the sump to contain the sand.
Does this sound like a reality?

I believe this is known as a "floating" 'fuge. Have it so the top edge is above your sump water level and feed it with a powerhead. The water then just overflows back into the sump and recirculates that way.

HTH and cheers,