Reddit reviews Rio Plus 1400 Aqua Pump - 420 GPH
We found 2 Reddit comments about Rio Plus 1400 Aqua Pump - 420 GPH. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Fully submersibleEnergy efficient with high flow ratesFor fresh or Saltwater aquariums
something like this will work as long as you don't have to pump over 5 ft vertically>
http://www.amazon.com/Rio-Plus-1400-Aqua-Pump/dp/B000IMXTCG/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1382903405&sr=1-6&keywords=pump+aquarium
Your lookin full retail for a big boy, craigslist should have no problem getting something cheap if you life in a decently sized area. Amazon has this little guy, 2 of those would easily be more than enough for a 200g. Only $70. Small tanks are easy to get cheap/free off CL. Then hit HomeDepot for $30 - $70 in supplies. Really the most expensive part would be the media you put in it depending on what you get, no cheapin out on CL for this :(
Google "DIY sump filter" LOT of plans and different designs, it's a pretty simple build and Homedepo/lows will cut materials for ya so you don't even need to buy tools.
And yeah, buying a sump retail can be insane, especially when compared to how easy they are to build.