Peoples take on LifeReef overflow

Jarob · 07/27/2007, 02:44 PM

I'm debating if I'm going to buy a lifereef overflow system to hang on my 40g long tank, or having someone build me a custom drilled overflow. The problem is my tank is already full and stocked. What are peoples takes on the lifereef system? It is good up to 700gph

trmiv · 07/27/2007, 04:33 PM

If the tank is full and stocked and you don't want to take it down to drill it, a Lifereef or an Amiracle are your best options. Both are good HOB overflows, with the craftsmanship on the Lifereef being much better (and it flows more), but the price reflecting that. I have an Amiracle on my 40 and it works great for me, but I only am putting like 200 gph through it.

Tennsquire · 07/27/2007, 04:49 PM

I've had a Lifereef overflow for several years now, and have never had problems. I also have an Americle, and it's functional. One thing I do like about the Lifereef is that the outlet of the overflow is bonded to the box; it's not a bulkhead w/ gaskets. You get no leaks or salt creep this way, while the Americle seems to suffer from salt creep no matter what I do to try and seal it.

brad23 · 07/27/2007, 04:51 PM

life reef is very over priced

TwentyTwenty · 07/27/2007, 04:56 PM

I have a lifereef on my 46 gallon. It has been perfect for the year that its been on there. Great customer service as well. Recommended the pump to match up with my specific needs and followed up with me as well. I'm a happy customer and will recommend them to you. Quality has no substitution, a little more pricey but worth it.

j tavares · 07/27/2007, 05:17 PM

just hooked up lifereef overflow box with eheim 12 60 pump to return so far I like it just need to silence overflow and it will be fine.

jeffreyr · 07/29/2007, 01:08 PM

Lifereef is more expensive but you get what you pay for. I have the dual overflow and it has worked flawlessly.

Paulairduck · 07/29/2007, 03:26 PM

Lifereef is deffinitely worth the price, you have to pay a little more, but that is always the case when you want the BEST!!!

kodyboy · 07/29/2007, 03:44 PM

Lifereef is a great overflow. I have had CPR (not very good) and hurricane (good, but somewhat flimsy).

07/27/2007, 02:44 PM	#1
Jarob Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 409	Peoples take on LifeReef overflow I'm debating if I'm going to buy a lifereef overflow system to hang on my 40g long tank, or having someone build me a custom drilled overflow. The problem is my tank is already full and stocked. What are peoples takes on the lifereef system? It is good up to 700gph

07/27/2007, 04:33 PM	#2
trmiv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,082	If the tank is full and stocked and you don't want to take it down to drill it, a Lifereef or an Amiracle are your best options. Both are good HOB overflows, with the craftsmanship on the Lifereef being much better (and it flows more), but the price reflecting that. I have an Amiracle on my 40 and it works great for me, but I only am putting like 200 gph through it. __________________ Current tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe, Avast Marine Pegleg 180 skimmer, Gyre 150, Eheim 1262 return

07/27/2007, 04:49 PM	#3
Tennsquire Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,399	I've had a Lifereef overflow for several years now, and have never had problems. I also have an Americle, and it's functional. One thing I do like about the Lifereef is that the outlet of the overflow is bonded to the box; it's not a bulkhead w/ gaskets. You get no leaks or salt creep this way, while the Americle seems to suffer from salt creep no matter what I do to try and seal it. __________________ Nothin' left to do but smile, smile, smile.... Current Tank Info: 75 reef (2x 250 ReefOptix IIIs, AB 10k bulbs w/ 330 watt VHO, EuroReef RC135 skimmer, multicontrolled Tunze 6095's X2); 40 sps prop tank (Outer Orbit Pro 150, Euroreef CS6-1+ skimmer); 20 softie prop tank

07/27/2007, 04:51 PM	#4
brad23 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bloomington IL Posts: 2,959	life reef is very over priced __________________ Ye old English Current Tank Info: 75g reef

07/27/2007, 04:56 PM	#5
TwentyTwenty Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: groton, ma. Posts: 185	I have a lifereef on my 46 gallon. It has been perfect for the year that its been on there. Great customer service as well. Recommended the pump to match up with my specific needs and followed up with me as well. I'm a happy customer and will recommend them to you. Quality has no substitution, a little more pricey but worth it.

07/27/2007, 05:17 PM	#6
j tavares Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,157	just hooked up lifereef overflow box with eheim 12 60 pump to return so far I like it just need to silence overflow and it will be fine.

07/29/2007, 01:08 PM	#7
jeffreyr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 91	Lifereef is more expensive but you get what you pay for. I have the dual overflow and it has worked flawlessly.

07/29/2007, 03:26 PM	#8
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	Lifereef is deffinitely worth the price, you have to pay a little more, but that is always the case when you want the BEST!!!

07/29/2007, 03:44 PM	#9
kodyboy Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,990	Lifereef is a great overflow. I have had CPR (not very good) and hurricane (good, but somewhat flimsy).