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Reef Discussion => Pests, Nudsiance Algae and Prevention => Topic started by: Heinbaughb on August 20, 2017, 18:20:23

Title: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: Heinbaughb on August 20, 2017, 18:20:23

Hello all, I have a 30 gallon eshopps sump that I would like to try to add some cheato and a light to help keep my water parameters stable. The only place in my sump I can think of to put it is in the same chamber as my return pump. It's covered with a sponge filter as you can see on the picture. Anyone have any thoughts on this or would I just be making a mess in my sump?
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Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 20, 2017, 19:29:29

Cheato will break apart and you'll get pieces of it everywhere. Including stuck in your equipment. I personally grow caulerpa instead. However, It can get messy too and you have to keep it trimmed back.

Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 20, 2017, 19:31:02

Can you reposition your skimmer and add a baffle to create a new chamber?

Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: Heinbaughb on August 20, 2017, 20:32:15

Unfortunately the skimmer is too long to turn sideways. I could take out the filter bags and place something to ease the flow into the sump then add a baffle to make it a compartment. I feel like it might lose some benefits by putting the cheato or caulpra before the skimmer compartment though.


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Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 20, 2017, 20:43:38

I don't think you'd lose anything. That's how my Skimz sump is, factory made.

Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: Heinbaughb on August 20, 2017, 20:53:39

Cool thank you, I'll try to proceed with that route.


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Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 20, 2017, 21:19:28

No problem. It was nice meeting you guys today!

Title: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: Heinbaughb on August 23, 2017, 20:22:35

This is what I came up with. I removed my filter bags and covered my rectangular plastic housings with mesh to catch debris and help slow down the flow a little. Then bought a waste basket and drilled lots of holes in the basket. To contain the chaeto, I made a nylon mesh bag to fit around the inside of the waste basket. I felt like it needed to be contained because loose peices started flowing out of the holes I drilled. Hopefully the bag doesn't choke the chaeto and it lives a long nitrate filled life . (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170824/8e9bd1c29b40813ec201f751b7f684f6.jpg)


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Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 23, 2017, 20:37:29

Great idea! Keep us posted on the progress!

Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: Heinbaughb on August 23, 2017, 20:41:48

I will! Also it was nice meeting you this weekend as well! This hobby is definitely keeping me busy.


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Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: SweetReefOH on August 23, 2017, 20:49:59

I hear you! Just when you think you have a handle on something and you can relax, there's something new to get into. I love it though!

Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: monkjim on September 20, 2017, 17:42:28

Quote from: Heinbaughb on August 20, 2017, 18:20:23

Hello all, I have a 30 gallon eshopps sump that I would like to try to add some cheato and a light to help keep my water parameters stable. The only place in my sump I can think of to put it is in the same chamber as my return pump. It's covered with a sponge filter as you can see on the picture. Anyone have any thoughts on this or would I just be making a mess in my sump?
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Sorry this is off your topic but where did you get that flexible grey tubing you have? Thanks

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Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: Heinbaughb on September 20, 2017, 18:17:13

Quote from: monkjim on September 20, 2017, 17:42:28

Sorry this is off your topic but where did you get that flexible grey tubing you have? Thanks

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Eshopps flex tubing
http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18365&cmpid=03cseYY&ref=6194&subref=AA&cmpid=PLA_G_6194&gclid=CjwKCAjwo4jOBRBmEiwABWNaMdGdVtyZRaZUSKHJXSJIBAbq_pRBDx7ItwzUWYxlMZl2I9uv8LnLIxoCuHcQAvD_BwE



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Title: Re: Cheato refugium in sump
Post by: monkjim on September 20, 2017, 22:12:13

Quote from: Heinbaughb on September 20, 2017, 18:17:13

Eshopps flex tubing
http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18365&cmpid=03cseYY&ref=6194&subref=AA&cmpid=PLA_G_6194&gclid=CjwKCAjwo4jOBRBmEiwABWNaMdGdVtyZRaZUSKHJXSJIBAbq_pRBDx7ItwzUWYxlMZl2I9uv8LnLIxoCuHcQAvD_BwE



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Cool thanks for the info.

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