Been in the hobby for over 20 years. Can't believe I haven't seen anyone do this before. Simple, cheap and brilliant idea!!!!!!! No more light bleed over and sump stays relatively clean. Ordering some uni seals. LOL

*Update!!! The bucket refugium is going strong!* *Some modifications I recommend:* -Drill some emergency holes at the very top of the bucket in case your main drain gets clogged. (this happened only once when I really really neglected trimming the chaeto. Don't make the holes to low or light will leak out. -It would be ideal to either have some kind of metal plate where the light is sitting, or have a way so that it doesn’t move. A couple of times I was messing around in the sump and I didn’t realize that I knocked the light off center and the light melted the lid a little. Or just be careful.. *FAQs:* *-How much flow are you running through the bucket?* About 275gph *-Can I use a white bucket?* Yes, but the light will seep through. I recommened black. *-Where did you get your bucket?* Home Depot *-Are you concerned about the plastic leaching stuff in the water?* NO. As long as you have an HDPE bucket or food safe bucket it is fine. I don’t know why people get so crazy about plastic “leaching” stuff. People put light diffuser “egg crate” in their tanks for frag racks and that is so NOT food safe. Egg crate is probably the worse plastic ever. Don't come at me with your plastic leaching theories! 🤣 *-I don’t get the Uniseal portion.* Check out this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/prtpbNuks9-mYoU.html *-The bucket won’t fit in my sump, what can I do?* Find a smaller bucket. I use a “square” 4 gallon bucket for my 15g sump on my quarantine tank. *-Does the bucket float?* Not when it’s filled with water. **You should also scroll through the comments to hear others' experiences** *Parts List:* -5 Gallon bucket with lid. Black is preferred so there is no light leakage. -1″ Uniseal for water output, although you can go larger or smaller depending on how much flow you pump through the bucket -0.5″ Uniseal for water input, although you can go larger on smaller depending on desired flow -1” and ½” PVC fittings and pipes that suit your set-up -Your light of choice -Pump to feed the bucket *Other* -I currently don't have snails in my bucket. Just chaeto. -I didn't bother putting a strainer on the output. I don't have a problem with chaeto going in there since it sinks

Get more videos out bro. I consider you one of the few Acropora gurus who's methods work and have a real display to prove his point.

I really like the fish feeding beginning!

I love the entertainment factor you incorporated into an informative video. You’ve transitioned to a new level. The coral shots were a bonus. Brilliant Boss!

Hi Abe. Great work! I made one of these and there is a few minor extra points for people. Especially if using on a manifold off the main return pump. 1. Make sure you do not get greedy with space and drill the outlet too high. This has already cost me a Kessil. If it is set too high the water sometimes overspills the lid on starting up each time (water changes) and burns the light out. 2. remove the lid and hang the light Safer). 3. make the outlet larger than the inlet. This helps with the above and also water noise.

My favorite reef tank channel.

SICK!! Just happened to stumble across your channel, right now I'm in the process of just researching as much as I can, going on 1.5 years now of just reading up on stuff and and watching videos. Lol 😅 Keep up the good work!

Actually thats a brilliant idea.. also the light for the fuge is contained in the bucket and not spilling out which is great because for me the light grows algea in the skimmer on the side that is facing the light.. so great idea thanks.. like an oversized algea scrubber too : )

I can’t fit a full size bucket, so I’m looking for something that is solid to prevent light bleed but still do the fittings. Very smart. Well done!

The bucket idea is great. I have a 60 gal cube and I may put a finished cabinet next to my tank for additional equipment. My current cabinet is really small so there's very little room for any extra gear. Keep the videos coming. Thanks!

This idea is genuis

Loving your vids! super entertaining and creative content + spot on advise ! thanks for sharing!

Great idea , love it !

I had the same bucket setup in 2018 (Also a san diegan reefer). Hint: Use an instant ocean bucket and it glows like a 1950’s store sign.

That's awesome! I now know how I'm gonna do my fuge in this build. Thanks Abe. You da man!

Shower cap / rubber band gun scene is gold

Thanks!

amazing video the bucket simplicity in itself well done 👍👌

Your videos are getting better and better. Well done my friend.

Amazing I’m OCD about a dirty sump also, that is awesome!

Pretty cool way to keep the light contained. 👍

Great idea. I will definetly add one to my sump. I was sharing your concern about having the light spill during the night.

Very interesting idea, and I love the editing 👍

Nice edit job Abe. 😂✅👍🏼 Looking good man!

Another great video. I'm stealing this idea when I redo my, old reef, now panted fresh water, back to reef.

Great idea quality video production top job

Always love vids from abe this guy is so awesome

Dude!! that is genius !!!

Unfortunately, probably 90% of us didn’t buy a big enough sump and have no room in sump for bucket as skimmer gets that real estate. My ATO reservoir is a HD bucket next to sump. 🤘 Newbies will soon realize, you can never have enough buckets.

Nice!

Another great video!!!

Each video gets better and better! Keep up the good work!

great video here man bout time i see this sceens in the hobby vids

Great diy, awsome video!

thats sooo true. the best ideas come to you when your on the toilet.

Hi, great idea!💡 And I like your sense of humor 😁

Dude, this vid was hilarious 😂. Great job man. I know it’s an old vid but still valuable info

I saw it on one of your future videos. I'm going to be putting one on my tank tonight. i may make one change to add a backup overflow but awesome idea thanks for the video bro.

Excellent!

Lol man i was thinking how to clean up my sump set up and boom here it is thanks for the video

Man Abe, I really like the way you do things. I hope to get to meet and learn more from you. Cheers 🍻

Very interesting idea. Thanks.

Great video

Great idea to consider as I plan my build

Top man Abe 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 need more vids buddy 😃

Just found this video, very dope and informatif, Liked & Subscribed

Bucket in the Sump. Sounds like a Frank Zappa tune. Great diy, btw.

Thank you brother ✨ you are a true hobbyist ✨✨✨✨✨

Great idea!!!!

Awesome dude, we wil call you buckethead from now on 😄. Great video ! What reactor do you use to run your rowashos in? 👍😜

Excellent idea !!!!!!!👏👏👏

Awesome idea.. Well executed. 👌

thanks Abe thats exactly what i want.

Love the part trying to put the bucket inside the sump

You are funny. Hahaha. Really love your video

Great idea !

Hahahahha nice video man!

@4:32 lololol you cracked me there

That genius:) 🌟

Good idea !

Soon bulk reef supply will be selling bucket with lights on top for 500 dollars

Great idea 👌🏻

Amazing

It is genius !

Awesome.

Hey COOL idea! Also question what that's gadget you use in the beggining of video to thaw the food out, so the water doesn't go into tank? I want one now :)

Hey just a quick question, how did u actually fit the bucket into the sump 😅

👀👀👀👀 let’s talk about that food strainer thing

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yes! This is genius!

It's clear tank and amazing

Very nice, very clean and super effective. Love watchin your vids. Quick Q, does the buckets lid get affected by the heat generated from the Kessil?

Bro best idea plan sweet

Intro is awesome

Hi what a perfect construction....can you tell me what kind of bucket you use is it a special plastic? I have also a problem with my ph....morning 7.8 and evening 8.2....and it is a good solution for it.

Nice editing!! Very pro

Great info. I just built a fuge just like yours. Works awesome. Where did you get that 1 inch threaded strainer (6:37 mark). Please let me know.

Nice idea, never liked cheato, I use calurpa, less messy!!

There ya go, that bucket is reef safe. I’ve always been worried about plastic contamination

Hiya Abe, just one more question on your fuge. Mines now up and running - what lighting schedule to you use to light yours and what percentage intensity do you use ? Thanks for all your help Fella.

New video👍

Interesting

So smart

You are a genius! What pump are you using to feed the bucket/fuge??

Awesome,, what intensity do you have it on and which setting you have it on, bloom or red?

Genius

Tunze is like "hold my beer" Their macro algae reactor does exactly what you said, you simply reach in, throw the overgrown chaeto out and close the lid. And I'm sure with Black Friday coming, you can get one for under $300?

Better than a $440-$800 pax bellum, easier to maintain/service, who’s better than you! Comedy thrown in for free!

Wow. Such a great idea! Quick question, Do you dose or running cal reactor? If dosing what pump are you using? Or what calcium reactor? Thanks?

I think it's a great idea to genius!!

man i love these vids. Hey what fish do you keep in your frag tank?

Omg that is awsome

Crazy thought, but do you think a white bucket would reflect the light around in the bucket more vs the black that absorbs the light?

I”m big fan of you, from thailand ,how long ur refu open the ur light? 🙏🏻

White bucket would reflect more light onto the cheato from all angles....tho it wouldn't be long till algea covers the whole thing and dulls it down. ;)

I feel like your tank is on a knife edge close to a crash because of lack of phosphate. I would advise you do a ICP test to see total phosphate ( organic and inorganic). If it's really low a crash is coming your way if you don't reverse course . I would remove or really reduce the phosphate absorber until the results of ICP test.

Awesome! What pump do you use? How much flow through the bucket?

What equipment are you using to film?

You should check out King Of DIY... He's been making bucket sumps for YEARS! Seems as if great minds think alike, great video! Cheers