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.

Casey8 · #7 12-22-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

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.

Did you copy it from somebody or it was your own design ? When I look at the picture, I am not really 100% sure how it works but it looks like a very talented idea.

Casey8 · #8 12-21-2011, 04:50 PM

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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 · #9 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.

gobytron · #10 12-22-2011, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Casey8

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

Its not new.
This is the exact same design as Lifereef.
It's the same design all utube based overflows have.

Lifereef is small and they need to charge more for their product.
It may be superior in build quality and reputation, but the results will be the same.

FYI, if it will fit, you could always try adding one moe utube to your current overflow.