rio pumps/sumps

[fishguyxd]

I really want to know if these pumps are any good I have been told they are alright and can take a bit of punishment (ie ingest a little sand no problem) where as if I get a mag 1200 or etc or supreme mag they use alot more power and are not as solid. I not sure who to trust anymore all I am trying to do is setup a system
and everybody (salesguys) say there equip. is the better. no surprise I relize but...I just don't want to have to buy one thing than another looking for some real opinions fron guys /gals using this stuff

Also is a refug just a feeding vessel not in any way help in filtering because I not sure what type of sump /refug to get .