opinions on this sump

kromebusa · 03-09-2006, 01:39 AM

looking to buy a sump, saw this on ebay, not sure how good of a deal this is. any input is welcome. thanks

http://cgi.ebay.com/150-Gallon-Aquarium-sump-refugium-wet-dry-w-skimmer_W0QQitemZ7748307856QQcategoryZ46310QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

fidojoe · 03-09-2006, 01:59 AM

Get a coralife needlwheel 125 or 220, a glass tank (whatever size you want) and go to lowe's and have acrylic baffles cut. It would be cheaper and wouldn't have that really weird baffle design. The skimmer on that auction is a knockoff of the coralife, but from what I can tell it doesn't use a needlewheel pump, which IMO is one of the best types of skimmer pumps. If you want a light for your fuge, you can get a 13w PC light fixture from Lowe's or HD and mount it inside the stand over the fuge section.

JMO

BoomerD · 03-09-2006, 04:02 AM

I can only say that the company you've linked to, is in the Sacramento area, and has less than a great reputation for quality products. That sump MAY be good, but...based on what little I know of them, (AKA Pet Liquidators) I'd pass, and keep looking. There is a company in Houston, (and I KNOW Texas is a little place...so it CAN'T be far...) called wetdryfilters.com...good people. custom stuff is no problem, and their stock stuff is top notch as well.Christian will take care of ya. AND, shipping should be fairly reasonable too...since they're "so close"...

kromebusa · 03-09-2006, 08:28 AM

Thanks for the info. These boards are awesome.

Houston isn't too far, 14 hour drive from here. It is insane when I go visit family in Illinois, I spend a day driving through Texas. Then another day going through OK, KA, MO, and most of Illinois.

03-09-2006, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
kromebusa Star Polyps Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 167 View Gallery Karma Komment	opinions on this sump looking to buy a sump, saw this on ebay, not sure how good of a deal this is. any input is welcome. thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/150-Gallon-Aquarium-sump-refugium-wet-dry-w-skimmer_W0QQitemZ7748307856QQcategoryZ46310QQssPag eNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

03-09-2006, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: opinions on this sump Get a coralife needlwheel 125 or 220, a glass tank (whatever size you want) and go to lowe's and have acrylic baffles cut. It would be cheaper and wouldn't have that really weird baffle design. The skimmer on that auction is a knockoff of the coralife, but from what I can tell it doesn't use a needlewheel pump, which IMO is one of the best types of skimmer pumps. If you want a light for your fuge, you can get a 13w PC light fixture from Lowe's or HD and mount it inside the stand over the fuge section. JMO __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

03-09-2006, 04:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: opinions on this sump I can only say that the company you've linked to, is in the Sacramento area, and has less than a great reputation for quality products. That sump MAY be good, but...based on what little I know of them, (AKA Pet Liquidators) I'd pass, and keep looking. There is a company in Houston, (and I KNOW Texas is a little place...so it CAN'T be far...) called wetdryfilters.com...good people. custom stuff is no problem, and their stock stuff is top notch as well.Christian will take care of ya. AND, shipping should be fairly reasonable too...since they're "so close"... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

03-09-2006, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
kromebusa Star Polyps Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 167 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: opinions on this sump Thanks for the info. These boards are awesome. Houston isn't too far, 14 hour drive from here. It is insane when I go visit family in Illinois, I spend a day driving through Texas. Then another day going through OK, KA, MO, and most of Illinois.

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