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I used an intex pool and set up a RAS system with 100% recirculated water, used a 55 gal drum as a biofilter with two gravel grow beds with plants, worked nicely with HBG and YP. Used ecoplus 5 aerator ecoplus pump, I think the whole setup cost 200.00, though I needed to buy better lighting for the grow beds. The pool still accumulated fish waste/uneaten food which I used an elevated shop vac once a month, I added a bulkhead and drain to the shop vac cannister and pvc to the biofilter as well. Cannister needed cleaning once in a year, not a job for those with sensitive olfactory!