Does anyone one here own a Life Reef Sump?

[dcforester1]

I am on his list to get one, but I was wondering if anyone on here has one. A lot of people on RC have them, but not sure if I want to wait for one.

Thanks Derek

 

[PSU4ME]

I have one, just ripped it out last night to do a total clean out of it and the equipment.


What questions do you have?

 

[Stanley Wong]

I have 4. Needed to wait for 2 months for it a few years back.

 

[dcforester1]

I was wondering if you are happy with them, and if you feel it was worth it? I am on the list to get one in July, and looking forward to getting it. He has one already made the size I need, but not sure the setup I want, and this tank is going to be what I want. Are you happy with the performance, and would you change anything? Also if you have any picture of it could you post them? I could PM you my cell if thats easier to send

Thanks Derek

 

[PSU4ME]

I do not think the cylinders are worth it but otherwise it's great

 

[JimmyMac]

I run one on my RSM650. I'm very happy with it

 

[dcforester1]

I do not think the cylinders are worth it but otherwise it's great

Do you use them, or have they been taken out?

 

[PSU4ME]

Well the "holders" are built in place. I use one canister to hold the manifold up and repurposed the two other valves to run a Gfo reactors and my ca rx

 

[PSU4ME]

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[JimmyMac]

I think if you have room in your sump area. Get the biggest refugium you can. Also. Plan for extra space for any submerged pumps you may want to run downstream.

 

[dcforester1]

Thats the problem I am having. I had a 120, and plenty of room. I want to do a 60 cube, but I don't know about the room under the tank. I had a calcium reactor, but this one I will be dosing, but don't know where I am going to keep everything.

Thanks for the info
Derek

 

[22engine]

Derek. Check out trigger systems sumps. I was planning on the ruby 20" cube. Nice looking and under 350 with great reviews. Not to through off your thread. Don't have to wait months either

 

[dcforester1]

I will look into it. I love the input. I want to do this tank right.

 

[PSU4ME]

Personally, while I'm happy with Jeff's work, I don't buy into his whole system. I would consider a trigger or mrc sump on a new build. I think Jeff's ability to customize a "system" for small compartments is where he has a leg up. In a lot of situations where space isn't a main issue, there are other, quicker, cheaper options

 

[22engine]

They have great reviews from all the looking I did. 20x20 with a nice front fuge area and probe holders in the ruby series. Plus had a good size skimmer section.

 

[dcforester1]

That exactly my thoughts. I am leaning toward him as space is a premium, but if I am going to be dosing and not be able to fit storage containers beneath I don't see the point. I have never doses so I am not even sure what o would need