Good concept for project tanks and first timers, but maaaan that price lol. I fall somewhere in between “dont want to DIY- and - for that price I might as well buy a pre made AIO”. On that note great looking product!
Kinda. I can pick up the 40-breeder model right now from petco for 55 USD, and then the drop in for ... 120? So for 170 you have a 40 gallon AIO? Not bad.
Cool idea but they need to bring the price point down before I would consider it for the 10 or 20 option. If you price out the pump and tank u would have to get your only saving a few bucks and you wouldn't have that nice rimless look of the fully built tanks.
Holy cow, pick up a cheap little tank at Petco's $1/gallon sale, end up spending 5 times that amount just to convert it into an AIO, and that doesn't even include a pump.
Let's face it. Reef tanks parts are 9000% more expensive just because it says reef. DIY is the way to go. this piece of equipment will probably cost you the price of diy sump, secondhand skimmer and a bucket of salt.
I just got a 150 gallon tank that is not drilled for a sump. I’m thinking of going this route. Do you think having 2 of the 75 gallon ones would work well for this? The tank will be a reef tank. I’m thinking one at each end of the tank.
Yeah.... last time i tried to buy one i ordered it and then got told it would be over a month wait for the 40 breeder one.... needless to say order was canceled.
Sorry to hear about that! We have almost 100 of them in stock as of the writing of this comment, so I don't think that'll be an issue this time around.
PLZ DONT COMPARE A OVER FLOW AND SUMP SYSTEM TO A AIO SYSTEM THEY SUCK WHEN YOU PUT THAT FILTER INSIDE THAT TANK IT LOST LEASE 3 GAL A REAL SUMP SYSTEM ADD NOT TAKE AWAY YOU GAL OF WATER TO YOU SYSTEM , YOU COULD PUT A REAL SKIMMER , DOSERS , WATER CHANGE AT THE BOTTOM INSTEAD OF YOUR TANK , I COULD KEEP ON , SO I REST MY CASE
OH WOW! perfect! I am making a frag tank for sofites and hate to add the ugly hob's off the back! I agree it a little pricey for a piece of plastic though! Instead of using a sock does it come with a media rack? I have a nuvo 20 and I much prefer the rack because I can stack all my media inside it to flow thorough. Can I put my media in the filter sock? If not how else would I get the flow through of my media? I use carbon, gfo or sometime chemipure elite, poly filter and filter floss on top that i change every 4 days or so and I have 2 racks of all that media plus bioballs in back as welll, frag plugs too If they dont have a rack can I stack that all in the sock with floss on top?
These things are absolute trash! I gave it a shot last year and it was nothing but a nightmare to deal with. It came broken from the factory because they use very little silicone for the baffles and they refused to refund me and I was stuck with this thing.
Cool product, however, I feel the price is still WAY too expensive. I'm a novice fish keeper, but once you understand the mechanics behind filters, you could make this diy for a fraction of the cost. especially with the amount of diy tutorials out there.
DIY is a great option if you have the know-how, tools, and time to get it done. This is for the reefer that wants a nice looking option, ready to use right out of the box.
@@BRStv I absolutely agree. But, this hobby is already so expensive, they do not need to charge that much for something like that. I've been on websites where they are selling a sump for $1000, and they prolly made it for like $200(time and material)
Good video, but I have that kit and I regret the hell out of buying it. The clamps they provided with it were bent and didn't provide any "hold down", so after I ran my 55 gallon with this for a week, the Fiji AIO just decided to float...those clamps just didn't really 'grab' to hold the AIO in place. There's also an "unsightly gap" because the AIO won't fit flush with the wall of the tank because of the seam at the side. Overall, I'm just not a fan of it. For the price it should have come with more than it did (it was NOT cheap). I had to get 'creative' to hold it in place (used dry rock in the media basket area). Also, the media basket that costs EXTRA just fell apart on me, literally fell to pieces...I just don't trust this based on having it and using it now.
I'm going to guess it's a no, but I have two Seaclear acrylic aquariums. They are quite annoying with the small openings, that is the downfall of these beautiful aquariums, so not everything can fit. If you know these tanks well enough, would it fit a 32 gallon Seaclear?
I don't know the dimensions of the Seaclear tanks, but these drop in kits fit standard size aquariums, so just check to see if the dimensions match up with your tank.
The Tunze 9004 or Eshopps nano skimmers would both be worth considering. The 40 breeder size of this drop in kit has a skimmer chamber of 4.4" x 6.7", which is actually pretty large compared to most pre-made AIO style tanks.
what you think drilling a hole lower in drop in just incase water level drops and pump wont run dry? a week or so away it sure can get to low i think or am i wrong
The concern I have with this AIO box is that if it's not weighed down and/or the water level is lower in the box then the tank it will flip and float away. Can I or is it advisable to drill a hole towards the lower half of left side of the box below the inlet grooves so if the water level gets below that, there is always another entry point for the water to fill up the box so it stays weighed down?
I'm thinking of getting the Fiji cube AIO kit, I have a question!! What are the dimensions for the return pump area?? Looking to add a decent DC pump so need to know if the pump will fit, thank you
Each size has a slightly different size return chamber. If you head over to our website and look at the size that's designed for your tank, the product description will list the dimensions that you're looking for.
I suppose you could, but if you're using an auto top off, that could make things tricky as you'd have two return chambers; one in each AIO drop in kit.
@@BRStvI have the sicce 1.0 and the flow is too much even with me tuning it down to almost it’s lowest. Micro bubbles everywhere I don’t understand what I’m doing weong
Just make sure that you check dimensions before buying to ensure they're the right size for your tank. The 40 breeder tanks are just 18" tall in most cases, so you might find them to be a little short for a 55 or 75.
@@BRStv Thanks, I am aware the 40 breeder is smaller than intended and I would have a gap between the bottom of the unit and the tanks. I intend to install them on the long back side of the tanks to replace the HOB filter and hide protein skimmer and UV pumps inside the unit. I know they make ones for 55g/75g but I don't want to lose too much tank real estate. If they made something similar but HOB style that fit the length of the tank I would be in heaven, then I would have a place to fit all my equipment and add some water volume
I bought one of the 75 gallon fiji boxes and I don’t understand the pointof the filter sock because it doesn’t actually line up with the intake cuts. It sits a bit over the top
Thomas. Awesome job as always. Big als was foolish to let you go!
Appreciate the kind words :)
Your awesome thomas
would be worth it if it cost like 50$ , i can get a jbj 15 gallon all in one tank with glass lid for $130. At over $100 this is not worth it sorry
Good concept for project tanks and first timers, but maaaan that price lol. I fall somewhere in between “dont want to DIY- and - for that price I might as well buy a pre made AIO”. On that note great looking product!
Kinda. I can pick up the 40-breeder model right now from petco for 55 USD, and then the drop in for ... 120? So for 170 you have a 40 gallon AIO? Not bad.
Cool idea but they need to bring the price point down before I would consider it for the 10 or 20 option. If you price out the pump and tank u would have to get your only saving a few bucks and you wouldn't have that nice rimless look of the fully built tanks.
How much is the aio drop in?
@@richardwalker4220 the 10g =$73 & the 20g = $104
@@Who_diss811 Expensive! Thanx 4 reply fella.
Holy cow, pick up a cheap little tank at Petco's $1/gallon sale, end up spending 5 times that amount just to convert it into an AIO, and that doesn't even include a pump.
Let's face it. Reef tanks parts are 9000% more expensive just because it says reef. DIY is the way to go. this piece of equipment will probably cost you the price of diy sump, secondhand skimmer and a bucket of salt.
Their prices for these… you might as well just buy an AIO tank brand new. Defeats the purpose entirely.
I’m looking for a fleece roller for the 75 gallon drop in kit. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thomas I wanna see ur pokemon tank! Be safe out there
Really slick looking product... Almost makes me want to set up a small little office tank.
Don't buy equipment twice. Lol I think we all have done that before when we upgrade to a bigger tank.
This product is still pricey even though it is a good concept. Rip dollar per gallon sales.
that 40 breeder won't fit well in a 125 aye
would be nice if they made something for a 125g i wouldn't mind using that over an fluval fx6
This would be nice for a coral QT
Are they going to make sizes for 125 gallon and.larger????
We've not heard anything about sizes for a 125. Right now, they max out at a 75 gallon kit, although, that's not a size we currently stock.
A little bit expensive for this little device. DIY will be around $60 maximum.
I just got a 150 gallon tank that is not drilled for a sump. I’m thinking of going this route. Do you think having 2 of the 75 gallon ones would work well for this? The tank will be a reef tank. I’m thinking one at each end of the tank.
I have a quick question but I have a hang on the back filter right now can I add this to the tank when i already have my tank set up
Yeah.... last time i tried to buy one i ordered it and then got told it would be over a month wait for the 40 breeder one.... needless to say order was canceled.
Sorry to hear about that! We have almost 100 of them in stock as of the writing of this comment, so I don't think that'll be an issue this time around.
@@BRStv it was a year ago from their site directly.
Is there one available for a 50 gallon lowboy? I’m starting that process and would love a prefabricated one.
PLZ DONT COMPARE A OVER FLOW AND SUMP SYSTEM TO A AIO SYSTEM THEY SUCK WHEN YOU PUT THAT FILTER INSIDE THAT TANK IT LOST LEASE 3 GAL A REAL SUMP SYSTEM ADD NOT TAKE AWAY YOU GAL OF WATER TO YOU SYSTEM , YOU COULD PUT A REAL SKIMMER , DOSERS , WATER CHANGE AT THE BOTTOM INSTEAD OF YOUR TANK , I COULD KEEP ON , SO I REST MY CASE
OH WOW! perfect! I am making a frag tank for sofites and hate to add the ugly hob's off the back! I agree it a little pricey for a piece of plastic though! Instead of using a sock does it come with a media rack? I have a nuvo 20 and I much prefer the rack because I can stack all my media inside it to flow thorough. Can I put my media in the filter sock? If not how else would I get the flow through of my media? I use carbon, gfo or sometime chemipure elite, poly filter and filter floss on top that i change every 4 days or so and I have 2 racks of all that media plus bioballs in back as welll, frag plugs too If they dont have a rack can I stack that all in the sock with floss on top?
Seeing how much it is, put in a little more and just get an actual AIO
These things are absolute trash! I gave it a shot last year and it was nothing but a nightmare to deal with. It came broken from the factory because they use very little silicone for the baffles and they refused to refund me and I was stuck with this thing.
Could you just use two 40's for a 75 gallon tank
I built one in 04' or 05' but it's triangle and fits in the corner.
yeah but 20% of your tank is gone :/
Cool product, however, I feel the price is still WAY too expensive. I'm a novice fish keeper, but once you understand the mechanics behind filters, you could make this diy for a fraction of the cost. especially with the amount of diy tutorials out there.
DIY is a great option if you have the know-how, tools, and time to get it done. This is for the reefer that wants a nice looking option, ready to use right out of the box.
@@BRStv I absolutely agree. But, this hobby is already so expensive, they do not need to charge that much for something like that. I've been on websites where they are selling a sump for $1000, and they prolly made it for like $200(time and material)
@@bjk12385 my friend asked if you live in an apartment
@@matthewkroeker110 condo, why
Good video, but I have that kit and I regret the hell out of buying it. The clamps they provided with it were bent and didn't provide any "hold down", so after I ran my 55 gallon with this for a week, the Fiji AIO just decided to float...those clamps just didn't really 'grab' to hold the AIO in place.
There's also an "unsightly gap" because the AIO won't fit flush with the wall of the tank because of the seam at the side.
Overall, I'm just not a fan of it. For the price it should have come with more than it did (it was NOT cheap).
I had to get 'creative' to hold it in place (used dry rock in the media basket area).
Also, the media basket that costs EXTRA just fell apart on me, literally fell to pieces...I just don't trust this based on having it and using it now.
wish i read all the comment before i bought it. Currently have a case in with PayPal to get a refund. It terribly designed and doesn't fit.
Why wasn't this video made 3 months ago..........
Where do I find the return pump for it??
I'm going to guess it's a no, but I have two Seaclear acrylic aquariums. They are quite annoying with the small openings, that is the downfall of these beautiful aquariums, so not everything can fit. If you know these tanks well enough, would it fit a 32 gallon Seaclear?
I don't know the dimensions of the Seaclear tanks, but these drop in kits fit standard size aquariums, so just check to see if the dimensions match up with your tank.
I just missed out on the free BRS SPS t-shirt, somehow Thomas knew....and is rubbing my face it wearing the same one jk 😜
😆 We've got more shirts on order!
What size skimmer could you fit in the 40 gallon breeder model?
The Tunze 9004 or Eshopps nano skimmers would both be worth considering. The 40 breeder size of this drop in kit has a skimmer chamber of 4.4" x 6.7", which is actually pretty large compared to most pre-made AIO style tanks.
what you think drilling a hole lower in drop in just incase water
level drops and pump wont run dry? a week or so away it sure can get to low i think or am i wrong
why would that happen? you have to add water to the tank daily, or the salinity gets too high. so either manually, or with an ATO
I bought the 40b size. What skimmer can I fit in the center section?
Also wondering this
The concern I have with this AIO box is that if it's not weighed down and/or the water level is lower in the box then the tank it will flip and float away. Can I or is it advisable to drill a hole towards the lower half of left side of the box below the inlet grooves so if the water level gets below that, there is always another entry point for the water to fill up the box so it stays weighed down?
You may not get as much surface skimming by drilling the hole, but the box as a whole will still function if you drill that hole.
I'm thinking of getting the Fiji cube AIO kit, I have a question!! What are the dimensions for the return pump area?? Looking to add a decent DC pump so need to know if the pump will fit, thank you
Each size has a slightly different size return chamber. If you head over to our website and look at the size that's designed for your tank, the product description will list the dimensions that you're looking for.
@@BRStv thank you, I will go check that now, gonna be a standard 40B tank
Can you use two of these for a 80 gallon tank?
I suppose you could, but if you're using an auto top off, that could make things tricky as you'd have two return chambers; one in each AIO drop in kit.
Can someone recommend a return pump for the 40 breeder version!? Thanks
I would suggest the Sicce 1.5
www.bulkreefsupply.com/sicce-syncra-silent-1-5-pump-357-gph.html
@@BRStvI have the sicce 1.0 and the flow is too much even with me tuning it down to almost it’s lowest. Micro bubbles everywhere I don’t understand what I’m doing weong
Miss u Thomas❤️❤️ when will you return to big als?
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Cool!
i like this guy. i promise to buy one of these if BRM promises to buy him a cheeseburger--or two!
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This looks cool, I'm thinking about getting 2 40gal ones. 1 for my 75gal Marineland and 1 for a 55gal Aqueon. Any advice???
Just make sure that you check dimensions before buying to ensure they're the right size for your tank. The 40 breeder tanks are just 18" tall in most cases, so you might find them to be a little short for a 55 or 75.
@@BRStv Thanks, I am aware the 40 breeder is smaller than intended and I would have a gap between the bottom of the unit and the tanks. I intend to install them on the long back side of the tanks to replace the HOB filter and hide protein skimmer and UV pumps inside the unit. I know they make ones for 55g/75g but I don't want to lose too much tank real estate.
If they made something similar but HOB style that fit the length of the tank I would be in heaven, then I would have a place to fit all my equipment and add some water volume
I bought one of the 75 gallon fiji boxes and I don’t understand the pointof the filter sock because it doesn’t actually line up with the intake cuts. It sits a bit over the top