Fuge Help in Fiji Cube Sump

[infinite0180]

Hey guys,

My Fiji Cube 20 sump has a small fuge section. Right now it just holds a few media bricks but id like to try growing some chaeto with a small light. The only issue is the fuge section spills right over into the return section. I dont see how the algae will stay in the fuge. Anybody know of a way to trap it into an area?

 

[Saltyreef]

Hey guys,

My Fiji Cube 20 sump has a small fuge section. Right now it just holds a few media bricks but id like to try growing some chaeto with a small light. The only issue is the fuge section spills right over into the return section. I dont see how the algae will stay in the fuge. Anybody know of a way to trap it into an area?

Yea its not the best design IMO.
They sell a new style adjustable weir that has slots in it to keep the solids from passing through or over.
As soon as im done testing my system without a skimmer, im thinking of making the center compartment a large refugium and letting the small chamber either sit empty or figure something else out with it.... possibly just a seaweed trap before the return.

 

[infinite0180]

Yea its not the best design IMO.
They sell a new style adjustable weir that has slots in it to keep the solids from passing through or over.
As soon as im done testing my system without a skimmer, im thinking of making the center compartment a large refugium and letting the small chamber either sit empty or figure something else out with it.... possibly just a seaweed trap before the return.

Yea its a bad design. Do you have a link to what your referring to?

 

[Saltyreef]

Yea its a bad design. Do you have a link to what your referring to?

No they dont sell it alone i dont think.
You can email them to complain and they might send you one.
Its designed like this but blue.

 

[infinite0180]

No they dont sell it alone i dont think.
You can email them to complain and they might send you one.
Its designed like this but blue.

Thanks ill do that!

 

[Cell]

I cut a square of Lifegard Aquatics Black mesh the size of the opening and made a small slice on the bottom edge to slide over the wall to secure it in place.

 

[infinite0180]

I cut a square of Lifegard Aquatics Black mesh the size of the opening and made a small slice on the bottom edge to slide over the wall to secure it in place.

I was thinking about something like that. Got a pic?

 

[infinite0180]

Also what lights are you guys using?

 

[Saltyreef]

Also what lights are you guys using?

I use an ACKE grow light from amazon.

 

[infinite0180]

I use an ACKE grow light from amazon.

Do you have it on top or the side?

 

[Saltyreef]

Do you have it on top or the side?

Hanging over the top

 

[infinite0180]

Hanging over the top

You use the lid still or no?

 

[Saltyreef]

You use the lid still or no?

Yes. Cuts down on evap in the sump

 

[infinite0180]

Yes. Cuts down on evap in the sump

How far above the lid is your light? Im just curious about light spill.

 

[Saltyreef]

How far above the lid is your light? Im just curious about light spill.

I made a cover/diffuser to direct the light downwards and negate too much spill.

Its about 4" from the lid.

 

[Cell]

 

[infinite0180]

Yea thats what i was thinking. Thanks

 

[infinite0180]

What light you using?

 

[Pkunk35]

I do the same as cell with a filter pad cut as a baffle to act as a debris/bubble trap between the second chamber and return in the fiji cube sump. Mine actually just floats in front of the lip between the two chambers.

I also use a innovative marine fuge basket with a tunze 8821 led fuge light to grow chaeto in a dedicated small spot and it works well to save space. Def recommend the light for chaeto growth and using it with the basket and underwater helps to also block out some of the light spill to other parts of the sump. I do use a small pump to push flow through it which I think is very necessary in this setup. The only negative is that the light does stick out of the water as it is pretty tall when stood up