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Ed Kazz
04/09/2008, 09:46 AM
Hi

I have posted this question in a few places (looking foe soneone that might have one of these). Well anyway I have this Refugium and have No idea how to hook (plum) it to my main tank (which way the water flows thru it). It is a TruVu. I had called the company and they were no help (just wanted to sell a new one). Anyway I think the water flow comes in at the left side (I think a protein skimmer goes in there)and then water flows goes down thru egg crate (should I place some floss or sponge there?) I will have live sand in the middle section..but there is only one divider on the right! That's where a hole is drilled on the bottom right side. What keeps the sand from going into the pump? Should I install another baffle?

Just can't wait to install this to get some water in tank!!

Thanks
Ed







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Agu
04/09/2008, 10:34 AM
Everything you wanted to know about sumps,

Part 1 (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-01/gt/index.php)

Part 2 (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-04/gt/index.php)

Ed Kazz
04/12/2008, 12:07 AM
Thanks for the Link. Here are some updated pictures. Any suggestions on how to use this thing as a fuge w/sand ? Should more baffles be added ? which way should water flow thru fuge? The person that had it before me had water a few inches from the top. Is this the correct way? Sorry for all the questions ...I am just starting out and have no clue!!
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn167/EdKaz/th_DSCF0027.jpg (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn167/EdKaz/DSCF0027.jpg)
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn167/EdKaz/th_DSCF0025.jpg (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn167/EdKaz/DSCF0025.jpg)
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn167/EdKaz/th_DSCF0020.jpg (http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn167/EdKaz/DSCF0020.jpg)


Thanks
Ed