Mermaid
February 5th 04, 04:58 PM
Hey I managed to convert my sump to a fuge. I got my husband to cut some
plexi and made a section taller. Put 3" of live sand in bottom with caulerpa
and rock on a second layer grid not touching the sand. Next section has sand
and caulerpa in it. Last section has my skimmer and the return pump in it.
You would not believe the difference in my tank. It was almost overnight the
change in my inverts and the HA is almost gone. Poor crabs are really having
to look for something to eat. My GSPs are opening up for which I have not
seen in about a month. Was getting worried that I might lose them. I did a
water change at the same time I did the conversion. I have cut back on how
much I feed my fish too. The skimmer is working much better. Wish I had room
to put my heater down there but there simply is not enough room unless I
back off on how much caulerpa I put in there. By a recommendation I am
having to leave my light on underneath my tank 24/7. The only problem with
that is my evaporation has increased. I am using a twisted fluorescent bulb
with a clamp on metal shade lamp. I even have my kalk going and dripping in
an area underneath that has a lot of flow. It just blows me away how much
difference has taken place over the last days. I converted it about a week
and a half ago. I am even seeing pods for the first time! Looks like
everyone is happy and I am ready to add to my collection. I appreciate your
encouragement and confidence to just go ahead and do it and not listen to my
friend at the LFS. I think he needs to catch up on some things.
Anyway. I have pictures but have not loaded them on the computer yet. Will
let you know.
Thanks a whole lot!
Paulette
plexi and made a section taller. Put 3" of live sand in bottom with caulerpa
and rock on a second layer grid not touching the sand. Next section has sand
and caulerpa in it. Last section has my skimmer and the return pump in it.
You would not believe the difference in my tank. It was almost overnight the
change in my inverts and the HA is almost gone. Poor crabs are really having
to look for something to eat. My GSPs are opening up for which I have not
seen in about a month. Was getting worried that I might lose them. I did a
water change at the same time I did the conversion. I have cut back on how
much I feed my fish too. The skimmer is working much better. Wish I had room
to put my heater down there but there simply is not enough room unless I
back off on how much caulerpa I put in there. By a recommendation I am
having to leave my light on underneath my tank 24/7. The only problem with
that is my evaporation has increased. I am using a twisted fluorescent bulb
with a clamp on metal shade lamp. I even have my kalk going and dripping in
an area underneath that has a lot of flow. It just blows me away how much
difference has taken place over the last days. I converted it about a week
and a half ago. I am even seeing pods for the first time! Looks like
everyone is happy and I am ready to add to my collection. I appreciate your
encouragement and confidence to just go ahead and do it and not listen to my
friend at the LFS. I think he needs to catch up on some things.
Anyway. I have pictures but have not loaded them on the computer yet. Will
let you know.
Thanks a whole lot!
Paulette