canister/fuge idea

[jcrawford]

Hey guys, I've been tossing around the idea of turning a canister filter into a fuge for my nano, sorta like fuge moding an aqua clear. I would probably use a Fluval 206 on my 15 and dremel out the majority of one side to replace with clear acrylic. Afterwards I would replace a chunk of the media with chaeto and install a light in my stand to shine in. Has anyone tried this or does anyone see any issues? My stand is pretty tight since it's a 15g column, so the other option is a 20g display fuge. I've gotten away with an aquaclear 70 hob and changing 1gal of water a day so far. I'm a mixed reef that's zoa heavy stocked with a pair of clowns. After changing filters I'll pick up a jabao circulation pump to increase the flow. Right now I have 350gph, I'd like to get to 500.

 

[heathd.hd]

Predator Display fuge! Idk I think there cool!

 

[jcrawford]

I thought about a 20g or 40g display fuge and another pair of clowns or breeding sexy shrimp in it. So far I'm leaning heavily towards a display fuge. I don't think a 15g main tank and 40g fuge is too silly.

 

[heathd.hd]

Or just switch your plan. 40 b for a mt and 15 g for fuge.

 

[jcrawford]

I'm really partial to the collumn as my mt. Switching also means more lights (better than what can grow algae), moving all the coral, and even more work.

 

[heathd.hd]

Yup. Display fuge is just a small power head a light and a return pump. I kinda like the ones that are put above the DT. Idk find a cool 10g