EcoSystem40, Aquafuge, or Sump??

bongobrian · 11-07-2001, 08:51 AM

I'm at the point where I know I need a refugium. I'm trying to decide between building a sump or just getting a hang-on style refugium. Any advice? I know the hang-on will be quick and easy, but will it be effective? also.. does anyone have any opinion on the EcoSystem40?? that's the refugium I've been looking at. Anyone have a CPR Aquafuge? how do you like it? what would be the best choice for my 46 gallon tank? I know the EcoSystem is only rated up to 40 gal tanks. Any feedback is appreciated!

Ironreef · 11-08-2001, 08:40 PM

a sump =bigger more effective and will cost less than the hangon for equal size.

bongobrian · 11-09-2001, 08:33 AM

Bummer, I purchased the Ecosystem yesterday so I'll let you guys know what I think of it. I can tell you that the set up process was kind of a pain. Between the rio 600 that didn't want to work right away, and trying to create the vacuum in the overflow, I got frustrated pretty quick. I got a great deal on it, so I thought I'd give it a try. I paid $175 for a bran-new ecosystem and a bag full of caulerpa! not bad huh? I've heard most people pay around $300 for these systems. I'm still considering the sump, but should I even think of setting one up using an overflow box? I don't really want to cut a hole in my tank since it's already a mature tank.

Aragorn · 11-09-2001, 08:28 PM

Using an overflow w/ a sump is fine. 2 of the 3 tanks that I've got running use overflows w/ the sump/refugiums I've built. HTH

11-07-2001, 08:51 AM	#1
bongobrian Mayor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 657	EcoSystem40, Aquafuge, or Sump?? I'm at the point where I know I need a refugium. I'm trying to decide between building a sump or just getting a hang-on style refugium. Any advice? I know the hang-on will be quick and easy, but will it be effective? also.. does anyone have any opinion on the EcoSystem40?? that's the refugium I've been looking at. Anyone have a CPR Aquafuge? how do you like it? what would be the best choice for my 46 gallon tank? I know the EcoSystem is only rated up to 40 gal tanks. Any feedback is appreciated! __________________ Brian For those about to rock... I salute you! www.bongobrian.com Talk to me! aol: bongobrian78 msn: bongobrian@hotmail.com yahoo: bongobrian78

11-09-2001, 08:33 AM	#3
bongobrian Mayor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 657	Great deal on ecosystem. Bummer, I purchased the Ecosystem yesterday so I'll let you guys know what I think of it. I can tell you that the set up process was kind of a pain. Between the rio 600 that didn't want to work right away, and trying to create the vacuum in the overflow, I got frustrated pretty quick. I got a great deal on it, so I thought I'd give it a try. I paid $175 for a bran-new ecosystem and a bag full of caulerpa! not bad huh? I've heard most people pay around $300 for these systems. I'm still considering the sump, but should I even think of setting one up using an overflow box? I don't really want to cut a hole in my tank since it's already a mature tank. __________________ Brian For those about to rock... I salute you! www.bongobrian.com Talk to me! aol: bongobrian78 msn: bongobrian@hotmail.com yahoo: bongobrian78

11-09-2001, 08:28 PM	#4
Aragorn Governor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pine Grove, CA USA Posts: 2,064	Using an overflow w/ a sump is fine. 2 of the 3 tanks that I've got running use overflows w/ the sump/refugiums I've built. HTH __________________ "It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds."

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11-08-2001, 08:40 PM	#2
Ironreef Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Pacific WA Posts: 1,220	a sump =bigger more effective and will cost less than the hangon for equal size.

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