4628 S. Ward Way, Morrison, Colorado 80465
Phone: 303-978-0940 and 303-719-0950 Fax: 303.973.2044
E-mail: lifereef@denver.net

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Jeff No one has been building Berlin Systems, Sumps, Wet/Drys and good Protein Skimmers longer than Jeff Turcheck at Lifereef!
28 years of fantastic Lifereef products, superior design, and great customer service!


No other U.S. company has been making Wet/Dry Filters, Berlin Systems, reliable Protein Skimmers, Fail-Proof Prefilter Overflows, and numerous other reef filtration products as long as Lifereef!

Since 1984 Jeff has been supplying the discriminating hobbyist with fantastic products and continues to put quality before quantity, truthfullness before false advertising, and real expectations instead of unrealistic claims.

Customer service is an enjoyable part of your Lifereef experience both before and long after the sale! Calls and emails are returned the same day, or no later than 24 hours.

Lifereef, for 28 years the name continues to say it all!
Sad, but true.......

A typical Lifereef customer is usually not a first-time purchaser. Most of the orders I receive are from those that have tried putting together a sump from company A, a protein skimmer from company B, a pump as recommended by someone on a bulletin board, numerous trips to the hardware store to get more parts, fittings, hose/pipe, more fittings, more pipe, more hose, more time on the bulletin boards, etc. Once up and somewhat running they then spend weeks and months working out more problems such as turbulence, micro-bubbles, noise, too small of a sump, overflowing sumps, overflowing aquariums, refugium problems, then back to the bulletin boards for more "advice" from those wanting to help but cause even more problems.

Then when that frustrated hobbyist does further research and finds Lifereef, usually after numerous recommendations and testimonials from the bulletin boards, they give Lifereef a look, like what they see, enjoy what I have to say ( 28 years of experience), and love what they end up getting.

NOTE: I pay no advertising fees on any bulletin board for "gratuities". I point this out because it is often a bulletin board moderator will pull off any real negative comments against one of their advertisers.

From the day your boxes arrive with your very own Lifereef System (or any Lifereef product) you will love unpacking the system, admiring it, installing it (all parts are included), filling it with water for a "dry run" test just to satisfy your curiosity and wonder and amazement that something really works as advertised, adding salt, filling the LifeReefugium with sand and algae, maybe a fish or two, adjusting the protein skimmer, and sitting back in wonder that it all really works! No time wasted on bulletin board "advice", no more trips to the hardware store for odd parts, just pure satisfaction!

And if you happen to be a first-time Lifereef customer: Congratulations! You have just saved yourself $$ and headaches and have joined an exclusive Lifereef community of happy and satisfied customers!

With Lifereef you will NEVER regret your purchase!


CUSTOM WORK always welcome whether it be your sump design, custom prefilter, refugium, acrylic reservoir, etc. Fax your diagram/sketch to 303-973-2044 for a fast quote, or email it to lifereef@denver.net

A few recent testimonials: (Many more HERE)

I'm so glad I went with Lifereef and not the other guys. The quality and craftsmanship is hands down professional. I looked at so many other sumps/refugium setup after ordering the CLF1 and almost canceled the order because of the cost. It's awesome and the setup was straight forward and all the hardware you need is included. I can say that other system are not complete, lots of extras you have to purchase. The support I got from Jeff was great. Thanks Again, Adam Finke

Hi Jeff, The sump/refugium exceeded our expectations. It looks and performs amazingly. Your website mentions 30 years of experience - there is no doubt that you have made the most of that time. Thank you for accommodating us and we look forward to inviting our local guys to show them this fantastic piece of work. Jared and Mami

Weekly Update May 15
Up for build this week:

Dennis Erickson (WA): SLF1-150 Custom, VS3-48 skimmer
Tim Elam (KY): LF1-200S Berlin System with 24" LifeReefugium
Chad Crimmins (IA): LF1-300S Berlin System with LifeReefugium

Those that have Filter Cylinders and a Custom Rack will be built this week. The remainder with Filter Cylinders on order will be shipping this week.

Schedule for sump/system builds:
All other Lifereef products are usually in stock.
Check HERE for all the other fantastic Lifereef products.
Sump/System builds are now being scheduled for August.

May
03/01 Mike Pham (TX): LRSM-D Sump/Refugium for RSM 130/130D
03/01 Dan DeMeyer (CA): Custom Sump/Refugium "A"
03/06 Daniel Gray (PA): CLF1 Compact Berlin System with 20" LifeReefugium

June
03/07 Dan Jones (IA): CLF1 Compact Berlin System with 12" LifeReefugium and LCR2
03/14 Matt Wilke (MO): LF1-300S Berlin System with 24" LifeReefugium
03/04 Ben Ellis (NY): LRSM-D or LRSM-250 RSM System

03/14 Cory Freake (Canada): Custom Sump/Refugium/Skimmer System
03/15 Ron Teixeira (PA): LF1-300S Berlin System
03/15 Angela (VA): CLF3 Compact Berlin System for Bowfront

03/23 Ian McDonald (NC) LRMS-D Custom Sump/Refugium
03/30 Chris Grzymala (NY): LF2-200 Wet/Dry Filter
03/31 Paul Glinski (IL): Custom Sump/Refugium

July
04/04 Mark Carley (CT): CLF1 Compact Berlin System with Filter Cylinders
04/05 Anthony Hodge (FL): LF1-300S Berlin System with LifeReefugium
04/05 Derrick Williams (FL): CLF1 Compact Berlin System with 20" LifeReefugium

04/05 Darrick Gurski (IL): Custom Sump/Refugium System for JBJ
04/11 Ryan Levacy (TX): CLF1 Compact Berlin System
04/14 Paul Rayser (PA): CLF1 Compact Berlin System


04/17 Brad Seager (MI): CLF1 Compact Berlin System
04/20 Curtis Petersen (MN): CLF2 Compact Berlin System with LifeReefugium
04/20 Telly Bettis (AL): System B Sump/Refugium/Skimmer setup

August
04/24 Tom Bramblett (OR): LF2-150 wet/dry
04/28 Scott Autrey (SC): LF1-200S Berlin System with 20" LifeReefugium
Ron Arnett (NV): Custom "Z" Sump/LifeReefugium, VS3-48

05/09 Wayne Valerio (PA): LF1-300S Berlin System with 24" LifeReefugium
05/11 Jean-Guy Roy (Ontario): CLF1 Compact Berlin Systems

05/15 Steve Lumpkin (NC): LF2-150 Wet/Dry Trickle Filter

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There is no better time to order than now. There is always a year-round
waiting list for a Lifereef System, they are that good!
Most of the above orders are hobbyists replacing their
current multi-brand "system" that just aren't going as planned, or promised.

In Colorado please contact:

Neptune's Tropical Fish, 1970 E County Line Rd., Unit A, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126    303-798-1776


Hours Of Operation.............
Monday thru Saturday: 1 or 2:00 pm to 6 or 7:00 pm

During the above hours I am answering calls, returning calls, emails, etc.

Please leave message if I don't answer, your call will be returned promptly.
After 7:00 pm I am in the shop working on Lifereef stuff and don't answer the phone.

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