is this product any good?

mikevet · 08/16/2006, 08:23 PM

any one know anything about this item? should i get it? it is like 29 bucks on ebay.

Mishap · 08/16/2006, 08:44 PM

It's an aquatraders model. Nothing from aquatraders is really all that great. However, I got my light from Hombby on ebay, and when the ballast blew, he replaced it within 3 days of being notified.

TWallace · 08/16/2006, 09:36 PM

Looks extremely similar to the CPR style overflow, which has all sorts of bad reviews. I realize it's not the same item, but it's the same style so it likely has the same drawbacks (flooding dangers due to clogged air hose/pump).

Fishie Nut · 08/16/2006, 11:47 PM

I just bought a Lifereef overflow. I've been looking, and they are supposed to be the best. Never lose siphon, do not need a pump like an AquaLifter. I haven't gotten it yet. Supposed to be shipped today. So...

My research said this is the one. It' $120 or so, however and 700 gph

Dubbin1 · 08/17/2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally posted by Fishie Nut
I just bought a Lifereef overflow. I've been looking, and they are supposed to be the best. Never lose siphon,

Don't count on that. If they start getting air bubbles trapped in them then they will loose siphon just like any other u- tube overflow.

The CPR style overflows work just fine IF they are setup correctly.

08/16/2006, 08:23 PM	#1
mikevet Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: louisiana Posts: 44	is this product any good? any one know anything about this item? should i get it? it is like 29 bucks on ebay.

08/16/2006, 11:47 PM	#4
Fishie Nut Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 966	I just bought a Lifereef overflow. I've been looking, and they are supposed to be the best. Never lose siphon, do not need a pump like an AquaLifter. I haven't gotten it yet. Supposed to be shipped today. So... My research said this is the one. It' $120 or so, however and 700 gph __________________ Fishie (MASLAC member) "It's alaways a sometin'" -- Roseanna Roseannadana Current Tank Info: 225 gal LeeMar Reef; Deltec AP 702, ProFiLux, 90 gal sump/fuge, 3x250 HQI Lumenarcs. 4x96W PC actinics; 375 lbs LR; 3" LS; Hammerhead CL, Korallin c3002, KM500, Auto Water Change/Top Off; Aquatinics 1/3 HP drop in

08/16/2006, 08:44 PM	#2
Mishap Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 977	It's an aquatraders model. Nothing from aquatraders is really all that great. However, I got my light from Hombby on ebay, and when the ballast blew, he replaced it within 3 days of being notified.

08/16/2006, 09:36 PM	#3
TWallace Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,464	Looks extremely similar to the CPR style overflow, which has all sorts of bad reviews. I realize it's not the same item, but it's the same style so it likely has the same drawbacks (flooding dangers due to clogged air hose/pump).