LF : Lifereef overflow box

Casey8 · #1 12-21-2011, 03:44 AM

I don't think this overflow box is still in existince in any reef tank anymore, but I am hoping if someone has an old one in your garage/storage could sell it to me. I am looking for 600 to 1200 GPH.

rayyue · #2 12-21-2011, 08:51 AM

i got a CPR C-Siphon Aquarium Overflow - CS102 Deluxe (1200GPH)
do you interest it? asking for $50 obo

lockrookie · #3 12-21-2011, 09:12 AM

http://www.lifereef.com/siphon.html

i currently use one.....come summertime it willbe for sale after my upgrade

gobytron · #4 12-21-2011, 01:47 PM

JL just got some good looking utube based overflows in...
They appear to be based on the lifereef design.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/aq...el+110%29.html

Reef Pilot · #5 12-21-2011, 02:19 PM

Foolproof overflow. Will not lose siphon due to micro bubbles, and will auto start even after power outage. Airline tubing is connected to return pump input. And totally quiet.

I was using an undrilled tank as a refugium for a while, and made this out of 1 1/4 inch PVC. Worked great.

gobytron · #6 12-21-2011, 02:28 PM

Any utube based overflow, IME is foolproof.
Microbubbles should never be an issue if set up properly relative to your flow.

Thats a very interesting design there and one I havent seen before...
Very cool, thanks for sharing, I think I'll try one of those soon.

for 65-70 bucks though, hard to go wrong with the Aqueon at JL.

ALang · #7 12-21-2011, 03:07 PM

I still run one.
Can't afford a new build, so re-used ol'cichlid tank as reef.

Casey8 · #8 12-21-2011, 04:43 PM

I had tried CPR before and I got a flood about 5 gallons of water on the floor because the stupid pump stopped running. Thank God, nothing serious damaged. Since then I am using a Lifereef overflow box until now. It is a very reliable one, never failed as they say. I was ordered a 300GPH overflow box from Lifereef, I didn't realize it was way too small for my tank. I need a bigger one, but I don't want to order a new one again because its expensive plus the shipping, it is a little bit over priced for me. I am hoping I can find a used one, because as I can see people today is having a RR tank instead of using an overflow box. When I bought the tank it was not drilled - my stupidity - I have no choice but to use an overflow box for now until I change to a new tank in the future if I need to move again.

Casey8 · #9 12-21-2011, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gobytron

JL just got some good looking utube based overflows in...
They appear to be based on the lifereef design.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/aq...el+110%29.html

It is so new, I am afraid to use something new without any reviews and flood my floor again

Jakegr · #10 12-22-2011, 01:39 AM

I use a Life Reef overflow. It will be for sale in May/June. Probably too long of a wait, but worth a try.

Eshopps makes good quality inexpensive overflows. The build quality is obviously less than the Life Reef, but they are half of the price (my Life Reef was like $150 shipped to Vancouver). I have used both the Eshopps and Life Reef and honestly the only difference is the thickness of the acrylic.

A quick look at the Aqueon overflows look like they are the same design, but I've never used one before.

I don't recommend any non u-tube overflows. Stay away from the CPR c-siphon.

Edit: just noticed above you have had an experience with the CPR overflow! What a terrible product. JL should stop carrying them.