Marineland Model#2 vs DIY sump

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  1. Sam H

    Sam H Plankton

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    Whats are some opinons on the Marineland Model#2 sump vs a DIY 20g sump....The Model#2 has basically the same footprint...Just curious...I have the LFS trying to sell it to me!?....What are the pros vs cons
     
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  2. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    money IMO ;D
     
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  3. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    An old fish tank and some acrylic sheets are that's needed for a basic DIY sump. A tank from CL and a few sheets of acrylic don't cost much. Lowes or Home Depot will cut the acrylic for free as long as you buy a sheet from them.
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    I don't care for the Model 2. Take a look at the maximum water level indicator on it. That precludes being able to run some skimmers without modding the sump. My attitude is that if you have to mod a very expensive sump to use it, you might as well mod something that is much cheaper.
     
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  5. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Well said, diy sumps give you what you need for a fraction of the cost. It may be easier to just buy something, but rarely does one size really fit all.


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  6. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Tell the LFS that you will take it off their hands for 50% off. :)
     
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  7. Sam H

    Sam H Plankton

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    OK....Since I posted this , I have done alot of talking,research/reading....Call me dumb, newbie....This is not anywhere close to what I want/ need....::) good for FO tank;)...maybe a big Nitro factory for a reef tank
     
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    Sam H, Jun 10, 2011
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