LifeReef Overflow box

tbittner · 12-13-2007, 11:02 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!

I replaced the overflow box that I had bought at my LFS with a new 1200 gph overflow box from LifeReef. I'm using a Sequence Barricuda to pump the water from the basement back up to the reef on the 1st floor. With the old overflow box, I had the flow ball valved back about half of what the barricuda was capable of.

I installed the LifeReef tonight and the ball valve controlling the flow from the barricuda is almost all of the way open now. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! The film on top of the water, while not really being that bad, is now completely gone! Tomorrow when I have more time I'm going to open the valve up all the way because I think this overflow box can handle it.

If anyone is even considering buying an overflow box, save your time and effort and just buy the lifereef. You WON'T be disappointed with it.

(i'm in no way affiliated with lifereef either, I'm just a guy filling up a closet with junk.

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goldenmean · 12-14-2007, 12:14 AM

I have only had one overflow filter box and I went with LifeReef based on other's strong recommendations that they are the best. I got the slim-line 600gph box and I completely agree with you tbittner!

360reefer · 12-14-2007, 03:09 AM

I don't have a Lifereef overflow box but I have a sump and fuge made by them.The quality and customer service(Jeff) is second to none.I've heard the overflow boxes were good.Glad it worked out.

Craig Manoukian · 12-14-2007, 04:38 AM

Awesome news Terry!

blue_eyes53813 · 12-14-2007, 08:41 AM

Very good News. I am a big fan of life reef as well... Never had a problem with any equipment from there...The best of the best,,,

12-13-2007, 11:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	LifeReef Overflow box WOW!!!!!!!!! I replaced the overflow box that I had bought at my LFS with a new 1200 gph overflow box from LifeReef. I'm using a Sequence Barricuda to pump the water from the basement back up to the reef on the 1st floor. With the old overflow box, I had the flow ball valved back about half of what the barricuda was capable of. I installed the LifeReef tonight and the ball valve controlling the flow from the barricuda is almost all of the way open now. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! The film on top of the water, while not really being that bad, is now completely gone! Tomorrow when I have more time I'm going to open the valve up all the way because I think this overflow box can handle it. If anyone is even considering buying an overflow box, save your time and effort and just buy the lifereef. You WON'T be disappointed with it. (i'm in no way affiliated with lifereef either, I'm just a guy filling up a closet with junk. ) __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-14-2007, 12:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,062 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LifeReef Overflow box I have only had one overflow filter box and I went with LifeReef based on other's strong recommendations that they are the best. I got the slim-line 600gph box and I completely agree with you tbittner! __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My Second Quarantine Tank 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

12-14-2007, 03:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
360reefer Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarksville,Tn Posts: 18 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LifeReef Overflow box I don't have a Lifereef overflow box but I have a sump and fuge made by them.The quality and customer service(Jeff) is second to none.I've heard the overflow boxes were good.Glad it worked out. __________________ The needs of the many outweighs the needs of the few Dominick AGA 210g. reef/Aquactinics Constellation/Lifereef custom sump and refugium(65g. total)/Panworld return/SVS-24 skimmer w/mag9.5/Reef Fanatic ATO Anthias fanatic currently keeping-dispar,barlettorum,carberryi,evansi,squamipinnis, tuka,pulcherrimus, paravirostris.

12-14-2007, 04:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,903 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LifeReef Overflow box Awesome news Terry! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-14-2007, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,255 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LifeReef Overflow box Very good News. I am a big fan of life reef as well... Never had a problem with any equipment from there...The best of the best,,, __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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