Ive had a few AIO aquariums in the past and currently have a 150g with in stand sump. Now I have space for a 20-30 gallon aquarium in my home office and am considering a few options. It would be placed on a desk built into the wall with a cabinet underneath (although the cabinet is not very large (22X17X17):
1. AIO: would be really easy to set up and install, not really requiring any drilling or modifications to the desk/office. however, may be a bit of noise and clutter above the tank and not much space for equipment (and not much room above the tank as well due to cabinets above the desk)
2. Basement sump: would be great to allow me to increase total water volume and reduce noise in my office. Im concerned a bit about plumbing though as id have drill through my hardwood floors or go through the wall (neither of which im very experienced with)
3. sump in cabinet: not much space and might take up space needed to hide other equipment.
What do you think? Is a basement sump overkill for this? Is there enough space in the cabinet for a useful sump
1. AIO: would be really easy to set up and install, not really requiring any drilling or modifications to the desk/office. however, may be a bit of noise and clutter above the tank and not much space for equipment (and not much room above the tank as well due to cabinets above the desk)
2. Basement sump: would be great to allow me to increase total water volume and reduce noise in my office. Im concerned a bit about plumbing though as id have drill through my hardwood floors or go through the wall (neither of which im very experienced with)
3. sump in cabinet: not much space and might take up space needed to hide other equipment.
What do you think? Is a basement sump overkill for this? Is there enough space in the cabinet for a useful sump
