Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[fabutahoun]

I am trying to understand my sump. In this pic...bottom chamber filter media, center chamber fuge/skimmer, not sure what the triple panes are for, top chamber return pump?

The triple baffles are called bubble trap, it will reduce the micro bubbles from the skimmer going to the return and display.

 

[fabutahoun]

In addition it will create stable water level for the skimmer to function probably without overflowing.

 

[Katrina71]

In addition it will create stable water level for the skimmer to function probably without overflowing.

Do I leave them empty, or use poly in them?

 

[Katrina71]

@najer the first chamber has shelving in it for media. The previous owner used a skimmer that filled the entire center chamber and had an external refugium. He said his macro starved. I bet it was after the skimmer;)

 

[Katrina71]

I'm planning on a chaeto basket BEFORE the skimmer.

 

[Katrina71]

You're lucky I am at work or the tang would be spamming you! ;)
Interesting comments on my numbers, I am feeding more heavily so I am going to put the skimmer running again but on a timer to just run during daytime.
I would put the skimmer in the first chamber, if it fits and have the whole of the centre section as a refugium, that is how I have mine set up but there are corner weirs for the returns to sit in to reduce turbulence.
Nice work on the cleaning. :)

Spam away! I love your tank!

 

[Katrina71]

I'm sorry for so many questions. I'm learning. I have only seen very complex sumps in person. Huge tanks.

 

[Katrina71]

I hope someone can use this octopus skimmer!

 

[fabutahoun]

Do I leave them empty, or use poly in them?

Empty is better, Poly may get clogged, and without regular cleaning it may turn into a nitrate factory

 

[Katrina71]

Empty is better, Poly may get clogged, and without regular cleaning it may turn into a nitrate factory

I didn't consider that!

 

[Katrina71]

I'm not 100% sure I understand the flow. I guess everything just spills over into each chamber? About like my Biocube?

 

[fabutahoun]

 

[siggy]

@siggy missing you comments. Your sense of humor has been lacking.

The octopus is very good

I should have more vinegar. :(

Andrew likes it

gone great with a salad.

Balsamic vinegar and olive oil is so tasty.

Mince a little onion garlic and tomato on a bruschetta then Salt & Pepper and Fresh Basil......YUM! ;)

 

[fabutahoun]

@siggy we missed you !!

 

[NY_Caveman]

Mince a little onion garlic and tomato on a bruschetta then Salt & Pepper and Fresh Basil......YUM! ;)

Genius again, Brother

 

[Katrina71]

I understand pictures!!!

 

[Katrina71]

@siggy hippie kid was talking about you yesterday!

 

[Katrina71]

Andrew decided we are using black acrylic and black eggcrate. He likes the black contrast. I'm cool with whatever he wants.

 

[Katrina71]

Who wants to play MadLibs with Siggy? I'm betting we'd laugh so hard our stomachs would hurt!

 

[Katrina71]

You guys have no idea how helpful y'all are explaining this to me!!!