Marine Biosystems

10/04/2024

We are now producing kits with a removable filter foam plate instead of a filter sock holder for those who prefer this method of mechanical filtration. We have made several of these kits as custom builds over the years. Now you can grab one as a standard product. Like our standard sock based kits, these are built upon order so you can customize them with the number of inlets, left or right orientations and with or without a premade pipe kit. The lid also features our unique internal o-ring seals which provides the benefits of a bulkhead without the wasted space needed to accommodate them. We have the 5 chamber 20 gallon long version available now and will be adding many more sizes/options over the next few days.

Check them out here https://www.ebay.com/str/marinebiosystems/Filter-Foam-Kits/_i.html?store_cat=47174627018

09/27/2024

We were fortunate to have minimal affects from the storm and our thoughts go out to our friends to the east who were not as fortunate. Wishing everyone a speedy recovery.

Our ebay store and the shop are back up and running.

09/25/2024

We have temporarily halted sales on our e-bay store in anticipation of Helene making landfall in our area Thursday evening. The storm is currently projected to pass slightly east of our shop as a hurricane. Since we build all kits upon order we'll have to close down in anticipation of power outages which could affect us over the next couple days. Once the storm passes we will get back up and running just as soon as we can. For all of our neighbors facing this situation please stay safe.

06/03/2024

The Petco Tank Sale is back on!. Most Aqueon Glass tanks are 50% off at the moment. If you've been putting off building a sump until the price is right, now would be a great time to jump in.

03/07/2024

The Petco Tank Sale is back on!. Aqueon Glass tanks look to be 50% off at the moment. If you've been putting off building a sump until the price is right, now would be a great time to jump in.

02/16/2024

Here's another awesome custom build. This one makes great use of the extra real estate in a Marineland 125 gallon tank. Inlet water is fed in from both ends with the return chamber in the middle of the tank. One side is the refugium chamber, the other side is for equipment. Both sides feature dual 7" filter socks, a full width blind interlocking sock baffle for easy assembly and they have independent water level adjustment.

02/16/2024

We in the process of adding a bunch of new kits. Expanding the Ultimate and Fleece Filter kits to include options for the most popular Aqueon tanks. We also added a dedicated fleece filter kit section to the store ( https://www.ebay.com/str/marinebiosystems/Fleece-Filter-Kits/_i.html?store_cat=44062080018 ) and you can find the ultimate kits here ... https://www.ebay.com/str/marinebiosystems/Ultimate-Kits/_i.html?store_cat=39138367018

Marine Biosystems manufacturers quality parts and accessories for the aquarium hobby. Current products include sump and refugium kits, filter sock holders, overflows, tank dividers and protein skimmer stands. Our goal is to produce the highest quality, most innovative products of their type on the m...

01/06/2024

Here's a nice example of a custom build. The customer had a non-standard glass display tank which he repurposed as a sump. Based off his measurements we made a custom intake baffle, adjustable weir/depth baffle, a bubble trap with media supports, and custom inlet and return section lids. Some unique features to this build include the use of 1/2" acrylic for some of the baffles to minimize bowing (it's a 23" wide tank), blind drilled and tapped holes for the media support plate, recessed bulkhead holes in the lid so they sit flush, lid reinforcements to minimize bowing and a custom mounting setup for a Neptune Systems liquid level sensor. Finally, the bubble trap section has a custom lid system to prevent salt creep as the water passes through it.

11/15/2023

Petco is currently running a 50% off sale on Aqueon standard glass aquariums. 40 Breeders are $59.99, 60 Breeders are $99.99, and the venerable 20 Long is only $27.49. This is a great time to pick up a tank and build that sump for your display tank.

02/09/2023

We're starting to produce our new ultimate kits for converting Aqueon glass aquariums into sumps and refugiums. These kits utilize a new integrated sealing system into the lid assembly which seals the inlet pipes without the need for huge bulkheads. This allows us to keep salt creep to a minimum while maintaining a small footprint for the inlet section of the tank. While these will work with any standard 1" PVC pipe, we are including special cut down pipes and 1" slip/slip couplers so everything you need except the tank, silicone and filter socks you'll need to get this up and running is in the box.

Available now in 4 chamber or 5 chamber configurations for 20 gallon long tanks. Other sizes coming soon or up request.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275676459764
https://www.ebay.com/itm/275676397759

02/02/2023

Tank dividers are now available. Made from 1/4" cast acrylic our dividers are available in three styles:
1.) Silicone in - these dividers are installed using aquarium safe silicone (not included). This installation method provides a semi-permanent fixed position divider which your tank inhabitants can't move. It also provides sealed edges so even the tiniest critters can get past it.
2.) Suction Cup install - these dividers include four dual suction cup brackets which allow the the divider to be quickly and securely installed in your tank. They also allow the baffle to be easily removed or moved whenever you want to change up your tank layout.
3.) No Suction Cups - the dividers have a slot in the top which accepts the lip of the tank rim. Once installed, the tank rim lip supports the divider and allows it to be moved or removed as you see fit.

All dividers are available in black or clear acrylic with or without diffusion holes.

Please see the link below for more information or to place an order..

https://www.ebay.com/str/marinebiosystems/Tank-Dividers/_i.html?store_cat=38966970018

02/02/2023

Standard size and custom overflow boxes are now available. These boxes feature our unique 90 degree edge back cuts which allow us to form tight, smooth and uniform 90 degree edges along the front vertical edges of the boxes. The front and sides of the box are formed from a single piece of acrylic so those vertical edges can never leak. The bottoms use recessed joints to provided added surface area for strength and a leak free joint. The lids are also recessed and include 1/8" air holes for minimal noise during operation. Finally, each slot has an internal bottom bevel to guide the water quietly into the overflow box. You can choose from standard sizes or we can custom make them to fit your needs for specific dimensions and or flow rates.

visit our ebay store here to order...

https://www.ebay.com/str/marinebiosystems/Overflows/_i.html?store_cat=35931924018

12/08/2022

Custom design services.. Here's an example of a custom designed raceway style sump kit for a 29 gallon tank. This design provides for two water paths allowing you to control the depth in the refugium section while providing a low flow environment for the critters living in there. After the refugium, there are two media chambers for mechanical and chemical filtration before the water enters the return pump section.

Design services like this are provided at no charge assuming you purchase the kit from us. We are vertically integrated, with design and manufacturing all under one roof so lead times can be as short as 1 business day. If you have needs for a custom sump design please contact me, we'd love to work with you to make your project a reality.

12/06/2022

I've been getting a lot of requests for roller mat (fleece filter) compatible kits so I'll be adding several as standard kit options over the next several day. The first to go up is the 5 chamber kit for Aqueon 40 Gallon Breeder Tanks. If you need one, you can find it here https://www.ebay.com/itm/275569283472.

11/02/2022

10 Gallon adjustable pro single sock sump kits now available in two depths - 5.5" - 8" and 6.25" - 10". 5.5 Gallon kit shown below - the 10 gallon is the same but wider.

Check it out here.... https://www.ebay.com/itm/275520640813

08/19/2022