Custom Sumps/Filters

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CUSTOM SUMPS, REFUGIUMS, RESERVOIRS, BERLIN SYSTEMS

Here is just a sampling of the hundreds of custom projects that have been designed and fabricated at Lifereef.
Perhaps one of these designs will work for your application. If not, let my 26 years of sump/refugium
design experience help you with your project.

Should you like a quote for one of these projects or additional information please ask.

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A This new sump/refugium can be built to accomodate a variety of nano protein skimmers. Measures 24" x 13" x 16". * Input/bubble chamber * Mech/Chem media chamber * Upflowing protein skimmer area, measures 9 x 7. * 9.5 x 12.5 refugium, 6 gallons * Skimmer platform to elevate skimmer for proper operation. * Accomodates a 12" light canopy * Final sump compartment holds a variety of small hobby pumps. * Bubble-free return water!	B Model "B" Compact sump/refugium. * Measures 20 x 17 * Input/bubble trap * Refugium area * Removable Media Chamber * Bubble-free return water! * SVS2-24 in-sump skimmer * MagDrive9 skimmer pump * MagDrive7 return pump * 12" Coralife Light Canopy	C CLF3 for 72 gal. bowfront * Measures 30 x 9 x 14 * SVS2-24 in-sump skimmer * Accessory Rack holds 2 float switches, 3 Filter Cylinders, and 4 electronic probes * Mechanical/Chemical area * Bubble-Free Return water! * A small LifeReefugium can be added to this system	D Model "D" RSM Nano Sump/Refugium * Measures 20 x 17 * Input/bubble baffle * Mechanical/Chemical area * Upflowing protein skimmer area, measures 4.5 x 7. (Tunze 9002 shown) * 10.5 x 16.5 refugium, 9 gal. * Accomodates 12" light * Bubble-free return water! For those with the RSM 250 a functional sump with protein skimmer can be placed on one side of the cabinet and a nice large LifeReefugium on the other. Two 2" diameter holes need to be drilled in the center panel of the cabinet.
E Model A* Perfect for the RSM cabinet!! * 17 x 18 x 14 * SVS2-24 in-sump skimmer * 2 Filter Cylinder media canisters * Submersible pump chamber * Calcium Reactor and R/O mounts	F Dual Refugium Sump * 36 x 20 x 18 * Dual Refugiums * Input/bubble trap * Mechanical/chemical * SVS3-30 Skimmer * Dual sump chambers	G 40" long x 18" wide x 18" high 50 gallon sump volume 3x, 2" in and out bulkheads 3x, 1" safety spillway bulkheads	H Custom Trickle Filter with in-sump SVS2-24 protein skimmer.
I Trickle Filter, 122 gallon sump. Dual 2" inputs, 3 removable input "trays", 1 removable secondary bin, drip-tray, and three covers. Dimensions of 52 x 29 x 27h.	J Custom Berlin Sump 30 x 14 x 14 In-sump skimmer application Accessory shelf holds additional Filter Cylinders, Float Switches, and electrodes.	K Berlin sump with large 30" long algae/refugium area. 60 x 18 x 18 Two 1 1/2" inputs Kent float valve	L Custom Berlin Sump Coil chiller compartment In-sump protein skimmer
M Lifereef/ETS sump with final filter compartment. 35 x 16 x 16 Probe and float switch bracket 2" input, three 1" outputs, 1 1/2" skimmer return	N Small cabinet space required a sump only 8"w x 20"l x 16"h to hold one of our SVS2-24 in-sump protein skimmers. Sump also features a calcium reactor and R/O hookup and a final filter compartment that leads to an external pump. Nice setup for a small cabinet space!	O Custom Trickle Filter has two towers side-by-side in a sump measuring 24"l x 17"w and 23" overall height.	P Refugium/Berlin Sump 55" long x 13" x 18" high Two-piece setup: Left refugium is 29" long Right Berlin Sump is 26" long. Two sections connected using two 1 1/2" bulkheads. This configuration was needed to get in through cabinet doors.
Q Compact Berlin System to fit 54 gallon corner or bowfront aquariums. Sump measures 20 x 13.	R Compact sump/skimmer Sump measures 18"x 13" x 15" high.	S Sump to hold an AquaC EV120 Center chamber measures 9 x 13 1/2 This sump measures 20 x 14 x 14 Pump bulkhead is on right rear corner.	T Custom sump with large skimmer compartment 55 x 22 x 17 80 gallon volume 3x Media Canisters 8x probe/electrode locations
U LF1 with in-sump skimmer that will be run with external pump. Sump features dual tank intake with coil chiller input behind the protein skimmer.	V 30 x 10 x 16 high 3 input media trays 5" wide skimmer chamber 13" long refugium 4" wide pump chamber Three-probe rack (behind pump)	W System for small pentagon cabinet SVS2-24 in-sump skimmer One filter cylinder Two-probe rack Foam/media input chamber	X Custom Berlin Sump, 27 x 21 x 14. To fit in-sump EuroReef Skimmer. 1 1/2" dual inlets and outlets, inlet is back right corner. Electrode/Float Switch Bracket. Calcium and R/O hookups.
Not a custom system, just a fantastic installation of a Lifereef LF1-300 System! Lifereef LF1-300 Berlin System VS3-24 protein skimmer on far right LCR1 Calcium Reactor on far left 3x Filter Cylinders, middle of sump			Your custom sump can be featured here! These are just a few of the hundreds of custom sumps that have been designed for that custom need! Each system is designed based on your needs and requirements and physical limitations of location. Whether it be for a size limitation or an idea of your creation, you can be assured that it will function as planned.