I've been researching SUMPS for my 90-gallon for a couple of days. I've also been watching YouTube videos and marketing videos from several different Vendors. So now that I've learned that there are "Bare Bone Sumps" that only consist of a small fish tank, with a heater and protein skimmer TO "Super Sumps" with cute colors, shelves, dividers, compartments and lots of bells and whistles, I want to hear from real people who are using or have used some of the various types of Sumps out on the market.
My 90-gallon will be drilled to use a Synergy Shadow Box Overflow. I want something big enough to hold any water that emptys out of the tank due to a power loss (avoiding a flood), and I want something that I can grow Chaeto in. So...
1). What are the most important elements and features I should consider when evaluating all of these different Sumps ?
2). Which Sumps should I stay away from due to poor reliability or flood risk ?
3). Do I really need all of those bells and whistles ? Will more bells and whistles make my water cleaner and more stable ?
4). Cost seems to vary from a couple hundred to several hundred, so which sump is going to give me the most bang for my buck ?
5). Please share PROS, CONS, Likes, Dislikes and Pictures of your Sumps !
My 90-gallon will be drilled to use a Synergy Shadow Box Overflow. I want something big enough to hold any water that emptys out of the tank due to a power loss (avoiding a flood), and I want something that I can grow Chaeto in. So...
1). What are the most important elements and features I should consider when evaluating all of these different Sumps ?
2). Which Sumps should I stay away from due to poor reliability or flood risk ?
3). Do I really need all of those bells and whistles ? Will more bells and whistles make my water cleaner and more stable ?
4). Cost seems to vary from a couple hundred to several hundred, so which sump is going to give me the most bang for my buck ?
5). Please share PROS, CONS, Likes, Dislikes and Pictures of your Sumps !
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