Pics of my new LifeReef sump

sayitfast · Nov 18, 2016

Wow... I love it. My sump for the new tank I'm working on. This will replace the original Elos sump that comes with my setup. I cannot wait to get this build going! I will be using a Pax Bellum reactor for a fuge..

dbl · Nov 18, 2016

One word...sweet!!!

Xathron · Nov 18, 2016

Very Nice , Jeff does some great work

hellsangelbx · Jan 31, 2017

That looks great

Rick.45cal · Jan 31, 2017

Sweet! That is a really slick setup.

J-West · Feb 25, 2017

@sayitfast : I am researching/shopping for a Sump and Refugium for my 90 gallon. One of the brands I've narrowed down to is LifeReef.
Now that you've had your LifeReef for a few months - how do you like it ??? How is it operating ??? What features do you like best ???
Which features could you do without ???

sayitfast · Feb 25, 2017

J-West said:
@sayitfast : I am researching/shopping for a Sump and Refugium for my 90 gallon. One of the brands I've narrowed down to is LifeReef.
Now that you've had your LifeReef for a few months - how do you like it ??? How is it operating ??? What features do you like best ???
Which features could you do without ???

I really like it... works great. It's much quieter than I thought it would be. I did get the upgraded venturi so maybe that helps. I'm not using the bio pellet reactor at this point but I do use the other two and they work without issue. It was very easy to setup and very easy to maintain. The reactor can be easily removed and the skimmer is easy to drain without removing the collection cup if you're in a hurry. The only issue I have is space... I had to get the compact version as I just don't have much room. I might opt for a different skimmer in the future only to save room as I have three pumps and they take up a lot room. I've been eyeing a skimmer with a built in pump but only to save room not because I'm not happy with the one I have. It skims very well.

ifarmer · Feb 26, 2017

Synergy reef sump always looks beautiful

Finatik · Feb 27, 2017

sayitfast said:
Wow... I love it. My sump for the new tank I'm working on. This will replace the original Elos sump that comes with my setup. I cannot wait to get this build going! I will be using a Pax Bellum reactor for a fuge..

WOW ! That is one purrrty filtration system !
I'm looking into LifeReef now, but they seem to have a long wait list. Not sure if I can't wait 2 or 3 months.
So which model is that that you have ? It's really cool looking ! Can you use the reactors shown there for calcium ?

sayitfast · Feb 28, 2017

Finatik said:
WOW ! That is one purrrty filtration system !
I'm looking into LifeReef now, but they seem to have a long wait list. Not sure if I can't wait 2 or 3 months.
So which model is that that you have ? It's really cool looking ! Can you use the reactors shown there for calcium ?

The reactors on mine will not work as a calcium reactor, however you can request that option... mine is custom and the closest would be the CLF2 Compact but I made several changes to fit my system.

Fin · Feb 28, 2017

Did you request the colored acrylic? I haven't actually seen anything that Jeff has built from anything but clear. I think you will like that skimmer. Looks really nice!

Bob E · Feb 28, 2017

your sump looks very cool

sayitfast · Mar 1, 2017

Fin said:
Did you request the colored acrylic? I haven't actually seen anything that Jeff has built from anything but clear. I think you will like that skimmer. Looks really nice!

He calls this his "Signature Series" line... I think mine was the second one made.

JoshH · Mar 5, 2017

Glad you are liking your set up I ordered mine from Jeff and it should be ready near the end of the month. Mine will be signature series-ish flourecent blue rather than the green. Congrats on the awesome set up !!

Janci · Mar 5, 2017

Hi, wonderful upgrade you have there.
Is there a place where we can see pictures of it in action?

watdachuck · Mar 20, 2017

My CLF2 from LifeReef comes next week!! It will be up and running on my 170 almost immediately!!

Finatik · Mar 20, 2017

I ordered two "Signature Series" CLF2 Systems with some custom options from Jeff. I've heard nothing but good things about LifeReef so I decided to delay my 120-gallon build and get on their waiting list. One is for my 120, and the other will be for my 180-gallon. Mine is up for build in May. Can't wait !