Berlin Sump (Sump Only)
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Sump
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JESSICA RENNAKER
Great
Posted: 2/20/2012 from SPOKANE VALLEY, WA UNITED STAT
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
I wish I had gotten the larger size sump for my 90 gal tank, the volume is roughly 18 gal. My Eheim 1260 is a tight fit with the base on, but no other problems getting other components into the tank so far. Over all I am happy with my Berlin Sump.
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Berlin Sump
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JOSEPH JACKS
Excellent!
Posted: 10/27/2010 from ALAMOGORDO, NM UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I bought a berlin sump to go along with a 4" sock for filteration. I had to buy this because I was unhappy with my old sump that I paid $225 for. Let me tell you.. I paired this sump with a ASM G-2 Skimmer, and within a few minutes I could notice changes in my water clarity. People are right about the sock though, it is a challenge to clean. If you want to properly clean it, it's best to put it into the washer w/only bleach to get it to turn white.. and to kill any kind of bacteria caught in the filter.
The number of microbubbles is remarkably lower than the previous sump. I would recommend 1 thing... when it says "sump only" don't do what I did and buy the sock adapter.. it already has a place for the sock.. This item for the price is a really great addition to my reef.
I did notice some cloudiness within the first 2-3 days of hooking it up.. so rinse the sock before you use it.. either way I don't think that is preventable.
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30x14x16
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STEVE SHANTON
Excellent!
Posted: 9/10/2010 from THURMONT, MD UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I replaced my 30Gal glass homemade sump. This sump is huge improvement. Plenty of room for skimmer Aqua c 240 with 1800 gal Mag pump. This sump allows you to drill out for bulkheads and mount your skimmer pump on the outside of sump, keeps pump from overheating your tank.
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algae maker
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MARIO STERN
Below Average
Posted: 4/23/2009 from WEST HARTFORD, CT UNITED STATE
2.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Be prepared to change the filter 2-3 times a week otherwise it will get filleg with stuff and bescome a nitrigen pump with or without a Skimmer although its recommened that you use a skimmper , it make no dfference either way
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excellent
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PAUL LACHER
Excellent!
Posted: 4/9/2009 from EASTLAKE, OH UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
amazing results after adding this product to my tank. Maintence is much easier than the homemade one I had. I did have a bit of trouble getting it to fit in my 120's stand. I had to remove a brace to get it to fit, but overall it is a great product. always go big with a sump :)
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so done with HOB
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curt
Great
Posted: 10/19/2008 from WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA UNITED STAT
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
i was done with my HOB skimmer and will never go back after plumbing my first sump. a little overkill for my tank, but you can't argue with the results. enough room for some extra rock and protein skimmer. definitely wish the smaller bs-1 had bulkhead the bs-2 has on the return side, otherwise it would have been 5-star.
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Nice sump!
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RONALD HATTIE
Excellent!
Posted: 6/5/2008 from PHOENIX, AZ UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Its big enough to fit all my gadgets (skimmer, calcium reactor, heater and probes), and has nifty ports to connect hoses & the filter sock to. I drilled a bulkhead on the exit side, which works great (connected an Iwaki 30RLXT pump for the return). I'm running this under a 90 gal tank. So far, so good! I've got a shorter cabinet, and this unit fits under with room to reach the skimmer.
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sump
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MARK MOWERS
Excellent!
Posted: 5/6/2008 from OKLAHOMA CITY, OK UNITED STATE
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
this sump is awesome.... i love it it fit perfectly under my 120 show tank.. thanks marine depot
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Well made
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DAN
Excellent!
Posted: 3/12/2008 from IL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Good quality build.
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so glad i went sump
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JOHN DELLAMANNA
Excellent!
Posted: 2/17/2008 from NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
So glad I went sump instead of canister for the filtration. The only neutral comment I would offer is that the manufacturer should consider offering a two piece acrylic top to slow down the evaporation level of the water. With covering the sump, I was evaporating at a rate of 1 gallon daily. A trip to Home Depot, a dremmel, and a little patience enabled me to construct the two piece top i desired for $20. Now I evaporate at a rate of 1 gallon every three days... A few words of caution should you decide to make your own top. But the thicker acrylic (same thickness as the sump) and work very slowly with dremel to keep it from cracking
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