Do I buy the MP10 or Sump

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Biocube, Dec 30, 2011.

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    So I have pretty much every upgrade done to my BioCube...

    I am looking to do a Sump setup or buy an MP10...

    What do you think I should do?
     
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  2. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    sump hands down, after going from a non-sump reef to a drilled/sump reef it is prob my most loved upgrade, so beneficial, a must to a reef tank.
     
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  3. Biocube

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  4. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    got it, I have the Eshopps RS-100 sump on my 70g cube, it fits in my stand perfectly and I love it. Had it for about a year with no issues whatsoever. I can't comment on the overflow box as I have a corner flo built-in. I'm sure others will chime in.
     
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  5. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Thanks for the help!

    I have decided to get the MP10 for the moment, I will do a sump in the next upcoming months.
     
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  6. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    Both are great upgrades. Be sure to get both!
     
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  7. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Given the biocube's set up, I would likely have chosen the MP10 as well. A sump is an incredible upgrade in the long run... but until you can afford all the gadgets that fit in the sump that make it great it's just increase water volume.
     
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  8. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    Mp10 is awesome. I just added a second mp10 to my 30 gallon. The two synced together is like magic. Plus with the biocube. You have like a mini sump in the back already. The mp10 will improve water movement 100x over.
     
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  9. Biocube

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    Thanks guys!!! I excited to setup my MP10 in the next few days! :)

    I have this all coming in the mail and landing this week:

    Rapid LED 24 Cree Kit
    Magenta/ Royal Blue Stunner
    LED Moon Kit
    MP10
    New power strips
    Battery backup for MP10


    This is why I didn't want to do a sump after thinking about how much other work I'll be doing over the next few weeks/days. I'll start planning my sump upgrade in about a month or so. I really don't know what else I could add to this tank, she's full back there. :)
     
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