Sump help

[Nascars]

Is a pro clear aquatics Pro 75 Wet / Dry sump any good? If not what is a good one to get. I just got a 75 gallon tank.

 

[Nascars]

It also has a built in skimmer also to look at it http://www.proclearaquatics.com/pro_wetdry.htm

 

[Ralph ATL]

I owned that sump, & it was waaaaaaaaaaaaay too small. I upgraded to the AGA megaflow. Much better, & I was able to put a fuge in it!
http://all-glass.com/new/index.html

 

[Nascars]

how was the skimmer?

 

[Ralph ATL]

poor to ok

 

[Ralph ATL]

The megaflow isn't much more expensive, except that you have tro put your own skimmer in it which is awesome!

 

[anjhof]

you can make a sump so much cheaper. Buy a 29 gallon tank or just buy a rubbermaid tub. Use the extra money on a nice skimmer. ASM G-3 is a good choice. The Octopus ones are also getting good reviews from people. I originally bought one of those pro clear sumps - I threw it in the garbage.

 

[Nascars]

How good is Pro 175 Wet / Dry sump that does not have the built in skimmer? If it is a bad one can some people tell what are some good sumps to get?

 

[Nascars]

bump

 

[anjhof]

Save your money and make your own. They are not complicated things to make. Buy a rubbermaid bin, buy your own skimmer. I had my overflow box drain into a bucket that I drilled holes into. Since the water level was above the hose leading into the sump, I did not get any noise or micro bubbles from it. In my opinion, all the sumps that you buy are overpriced and unnecessary.

 

[chaseracing]

The most important part of having a sump is making sure it functions. ANJHOF is right. A rubbermaid tub will work perfectly and get the job done for pennies considering what a retail setup will cost you.

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