Luna Reef ECCO-4418 vs Bashsea Pro 48

[Josh00498]

I’ve ordered my IM 170 EXT tank and stand. I’m debating on what sump to get, I don’t want to build my own and after some research I’m between the Luna Reef-4418 and the Bashsea Pro 48. The Bashsea is 4” longer and around $300 cheaper which is appealing. It seems like it’s more built for you to customize, the Luna Reef seems like it comes with all the things you’d want, probe holders, heater holders, it’s also setup for a roller mat.

I’ve ordered the ReefMat 1200, I plan on using this in the first chamber, followed by a reef octo 200 skimmer, and would like a Refugium. I’m just looking to get people’s opinion. I can’t seem to decide between the two! Any advise is appreciated.

 

[BryanM]

I would go for the extra room with the Bashsea

 

[Josh00498]

I would go for the extra room with the Bashsea

I was leaning this way and ended up ordering it! Thank you!

 

[DmitryB]

I would go for the extra room with the Bashsea

I was leaning this way and ended up ordering it! Thank you!

If you wanted extra room you should have gotten IM's ridiculously large sump!

 

[ReefED!]

I have the Bashsea 48" and use it for exactly what you want to do with it.

Redsea 1200 filter roller, second chamber is my skimmer chamber where I'm using a Reef Octo 150 SSS - but I'd like to upgrade and you can absolutely fit a 200 (SSS or external), or an Aeraqua Duo.

And I use the 3rd chamber as a refugium and the last chamber has two Varios 6 return pumps.

Works great.

I'd like a bigger skimmer chamber so I can use a tunze skimmer, and I'd always like a bigger fuge.

I had no issues with the sump that others often describe (leaking etc.)