Lifereef single or dual overflow?

robn70 · 04/11/2013, 07:20 AM

I am currently running the Lifereef single overflow on my 38gal system and am in the process of moving up to a 90 gal un-drilled (as I already have the tank). Would it be better to upgrade to the dual overflow or will the single be fine? If I upgrade then i can re-purpose the current system for something else.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

sirreal63 · 04/11/2013, 07:51 AM

The single is fine.

wildman926 · 04/11/2013, 08:00 AM

I like using the dual overflow with Herbie for back up reasons. I use plastic screens and a bio ball to ensure nothing gets caught. The only failure would be the u tubes. Having two, helps. I also use a pump stopper kit from Aquahub in the event all of that fails. No one can see any of it, which is nice.

Timber77 · 04/11/2013, 03:34 PM

why dont you just drill the tank much safer than a hang on external overflow....to answer your question the single should be fine for a 90

04/11/2013, 07:20 AM	#1
robn70 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: VA Posts: 120	Lifereef single or dual overflow? I am currently running the Lifereef single overflow on my 38gal system and am in the process of moving up to a 90 gal un-drilled (as I already have the tank). Would it be better to upgrade to the dual overflow or will the single be fine? If I upgrade then i can re-purpose the current system for something else. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

04/11/2013, 07:51 AM	#2
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	The single is fine. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

04/11/2013, 08:00 AM	#3
wildman926 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: CTX Posts: 2,904	I like using the dual overflow with Herbie for back up reasons. I use plastic screens and a bio ball to ensure nothing gets caught. The only failure would be the u tubes. Having two, helps. I also use a pump stopper kit from Aquahub in the event all of that fails. No one can see any of it, which is nice. __________________ Beware of recommendations by those who don't actually use their recommendation!! The search function actually works quite well!! Tanks:Planet Aquarium 150g LPS, Planet Aquarium 90g Softie

04/11/2013, 03:34 PM	#4
Timber77 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 754	why dont you just drill the tank much safer than a hang on external overflow....to answer your question the single should be fine for a 90