barbear Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I have a Perfecto 2.5g with an Aquaclear 20 shooting in from the side. Currently I am experiencing temperature stablility issues, though I have not lost anything. Swings can range from 75-85 degrees IN ONE DAY! I have tried many different solutions to regulate it, but it is still shifting from 77-82 degrees. I would like a little bit more stability, and therefore, thought of the following: I would like to move everything into a 3g Eclipse (which used to house a goldfish) and make the 2.5g a fuge. I'll replace the stock lighting with my Coralife mini-aqualight and use the Eclipse lighting over the 'fuge (for the chaeto). Of course I will need to clean the Eclipse big time before a transfer, but I think the total volume after would be more efficient and stable. Planned water movement/filtration would be made using the AC20's pump (into the 'fuge) and back out using an AC30 powerhead, or another pump. How should I handle the transfer of livestock/LR/LS? Obviously I will need to get additional LR and LS. Suggestions and constructive criticism are requested! BTW, livestock is as follows: 1x Yellow Clown Goby 2x Sexy Shrimp 6x Blue Leg Hermits 2x Nassarius Snails 1x Astrea Snail 2x Xenia stalks 3x Zoa frags 1x Ric frag 3g_with_2.5g_fuge_sump_.bmp Link to comment
Taikimoto Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Take the 3g eclipse (im assuming its acrylic) drill a hole for a bulkhead in one of the top corners, make a small acrylic overflow box and attach it inside the 3g where the hole is, install a bulkhead, elevate the eclipse about 4-5 inches, then gravity feed down from the 3g to the 2.5 and have a small return pump to pump water back up. Thats how my 2.5 is currently rigged up, you can see pics and stats here: http://65.190.199.12/nano.htm Lemme know if you have any Q's! Link to comment
barbear Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Dude sweet! Yes the Eclipse is acrylic. I'm going to drill holes in both top corners and install valves on the bulkheads as well. Thanks for posting your link! Think I'll place my powerhead inside the 3g and purchase another pump as a return, as I still want to use my AC20 for mechanical/chemical filtration. I assume the setup eliminates the need for daily top-offs? I noticed you have some snails roaming around in your refugium. Did you put your entire clean-up crew in there? I'd definitely want some in my display, I GOTSTA show off my priceless blue legs. Thanks again for your help man! Link to comment
Taikimoto Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I but about 2 or 3 snails/crabs in both the fuge and display, as time goes on they will die off and I move them around, always keeping at least 3 of each in the display. In small systems such as these the hermits become a little aggressive and you lose snails faster than hermits, but they are cheap and easy to replace. You could use you AC on the fuge I suppose, or even on your main tank depending on where you locate your fuge. If you look at mine it would be hard for me to use any other type of filter, and also keep im mind the water level of the fuge might not be high enough for an addition filter on it, as noted on my setup. However, if you place the fuge someplace other than behind the main display you can prolly work a hang on in there somehow. Link to comment
Bluelegs Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 I GOTSTA show off my priceless blue legs. Thanks again for your help man! Did someone say priceless bluelegs? I'm so shameless! Link to comment
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