29 Gallon Biocube Custom Sump-Fuge "Walk Through"

Drilled Biocube with a 9 gallon sump - tunze 9002 skimmer- and a Mantis Shrimp:)

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• saltwater
• aquarium
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• fuge
• stomatopod
• shrimp
• nemo
• koralia
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• oceaniac

[jb61264]

GREAT setup on you BioCube...I've wanted to do a sump on my BC29 as well for some time now. Did you drill the back for your overflow?..I couldn't quite see how water is getting down to your sump

[vavoomskill]

Yah ,, I drilled the back and put in a bulkhead in chamber #3 aprox 6'' from the bottom of the tank.

[wydspectrum311]

And then what? What is connected to the bulkhead inside the Biocube? Durso stand pipe? Do you have a link you could post here with pics or a walkthrough of your build?

[vavoomskill]

i have a 90 deg street elbow in chamber 3 on the drilled bulkhead aiming straight down with a strainer on it. the air lines on the out side of the bulkhead act as durso vent .

[startingup4u]

I am about to put a refu in my 29 gallon biocube as well. I was wondering if you could tell me a few things about yours. I wanted to know what size bulk head you used for the overflow as well as what size PVC pipe you used for the overflow and return pump. I also want to know the spacing and height on your baffels for you bubble trap. please get back to me as soon as you can. I will be starting this the first week in July. Thank you.

[vavoomskill]

I used a 1'' bulkhead,, 1'' pvc with 90* elbows, the bubble traps are 8'' tall,, 1'' apart this allow's for easy cleaning in between them .

[flychef11]

Hi love your video would you be able help me with your baffle measurements I am picking up a 8 gallon sump was I am not sure of hmeasuremebts of baffles

Also about how to go about drilling a hole in tank what size drill bit used and thanks for help

[dainbramag3d]

is that a ledge you put in the tank to feed them?

[ChasethisReef]

I really wish this guy would respond to the posts about this set up. So many good questions that he is not responding to.

[MyBobbob12]

i want to do that is it hard to mantain and how hard was it to make

[motofreek05]

@MyWillyboi The stock biocube is $300.00 without tax. that refugium setup probably cost around 300 from start to finish.. Salt water tanks are a fun rewarding, but expensive hobby. If you know what you are doing, and you are willing to take the time, im sure that you will enjoy it very much!

[209bdawg]

whats that on the bottom of your tank

[MyWillyboi]

@vavoomskill This is amazing! U have sparked my interest, Im sure I have a new hobby! How much do you have invested? If I may ask. Obviously it takes time and know-how Please respond I am stoked! Sick tank tho wow great great work

[donwilson]

Your coraline is so beautiful :D

[nvmycj]

I don't mean to sound like a schmuck,...but what the hell's a bulkhead. Did you totally custom build this refuge? Is your protein skimmer separated from you fuge part? THanks!

[rockinbewbs]

coraline explosion.