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LifeReefugium II and the fantastic Compact LifeReefugium II

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LifeReefugium II
LifeReefugium II

LRII left view  LifeReefugium II bulkhead panel  LifeReefugium II top view

LifeReefugium  cylinder manifold  LifeReefugium II input

LifeReefugium II skimmer/pumps  LifeReefugium II manifold system  channel detail
Overall System Features: Retail Prices
  • Sump: 41" x 14" x 14" (65" overall length with pumps and skimmer)
  • Can also fit into a 48" x 24" with the skimmer and pumps located in front of the sump)
  • Drop-in LifeReefugium: 20" x 12" x 18", 15 gallons, black sides and back, clear front
  • Light canopy
  • Lifereef VS2-24 Protein Skimmer (good for aquariums up to 250 gallons and larger skimmers can be used as well)
  • 1700 gph pump main system pump runs return circulation water, LifeReefugium and optional Filter Cylinders.
  • 900 gph protein skimmer pump
  • System Manifold for water distribution to aquarium, refugium, and optional Filter Cylinders custom made for your aquarium
  • Sump foam filter pad
  • Sump cover, 1/4" black ABS
  • All hoses, fittings, bulkheads, and clamps, even the Teflon tape!
Sump Features:
  • Low profile sump. Measures 41" long x 14" wide and 14" high for easy sump accessibility (refugium is 18" high for an overall height of 20" not including light canopy)
  • Input chamber to accept incoming water flow where bubbles dissipate and reduces noise and splash.
  • Mechanical/chemical foam filter stage for efficient particulate removal without removing necessary microscopic food particles (as micron bags will do)
  • Safety overflow channel allows water to continue to flow should the foam filter pad become clogged
  • Sump ACCESSORY RACK has locations for four probes, and three Filter Cylinders (Filter Cylinders and probes are not included)
  • Bulkhead end of sump contains bulkheads located at pump centerlines, skimmer return, R/O and calcium reactor connections.
  • 1/4" thick ABS sump cover
LifeReefugium Features:
  • "Floating Refugium" design places the refugium 1 1/2" off sump bottom. Main circulation water flows underneath refugium with its own flow rate and does not disturb refugium water flow
  • Main System water pump supplies water to the LifeReefugium
  • Back and sides are black acrylic to keep light in the refugium and prevent unwanted algae growth in sump chambers.
  • Refugium measures 20" x 12" x 18", volume of 15 gallons
  • Removable Algae Retention Grid keeps algae in the refugium but lets small copepods pass through
  • Water overflows weir and then drops silently down through channel to join with sump flow.
  • Full perimeter rim reinforces refugium top to prevent warping
  • Top cutout for access into refugium
  • Light Canopy for refugium lighting
Space required for installation: 65" x 14" x 23"
(can fit into 48 x 24 with skimmer and pumps located in front of sump)
Optional item: Up to 3 Filter Cylinders

Optional item: Large diameter protein skimmer collection cup
Refugium substrate not included
Other skimmers can be used with this system should you choose to do so. I will need to know skimmer make and model.
Please note that these systems are not in stock. When you order I will discuss pump options, space requirements, aquarium bulkhead sizes, etc. In other words I will build what you need, you do not have to accept a "generic" built sump/refugium as others offer.
Compact LifeReefugium II
Compact LifeReefugium II
This sump comes with an Accessory Rack as seen
on other Lifereef sumps. It is not shown in this photo.
Overall System Features: Retail Prices
  • Length: 37" x 14" x 14" high. 22 1/2" overall height with refugium and light fixture.
  • Drop-in "floating" LifeReefugium: 12" x 12" x 18", 9 gallons, black sides and back, clear front
  • Light canopy
  • Lifereef SVS2-24 Protein Skimmer (good for aquariums up to 250 gallons)
  • MagDrive12 system pump, supplies both aquarium circulation water and LifeReefugium circulation
  • MagDrive9 protein skimmer pump
  • System Manifold for water distribution to aquarium and LifeReefugium
  • Sump foam filter pad
  • Sump has connections for calcium reactor and r/o input line
  • Sump cover
  • All hoses, fittings, bulkheads, and clamps, even the Teflon tape!
Sump Features:
  • Low profile sump. Measures 37" long x 14" wide and 14" high for easy sump accessibility
  • Input chamber to accept incoming water flow where bubbles dissipate and reduces noise and splash.
  • Mechanical/chemical foam filter stage for efficient particulate removal without removing necessary microscopic food particles (as micron bags do)
  • Safety overflow channel allows water to continue to flow should the foam filter pad become clogged
  • MagDrive12 main pump provides aquarium return water and LifeReefugium supply.
  • LifeReefugium sets inside sump.
  • 1/4" thick ABS sump cover (cover for center is no longer provided)
  • Also not shown in this photo is the sumps Accessory Rack which is shown in other photos. This Accessory Rack holds three optional Filter Cylinders and up to five electronic probes.
LifeReefugium Features:
  • "Floating Refugium" design places the refugium 1 1/2" off sump bottom. Water leaving the refugium flows down channel on right side of refugium into sump, then under refugium to the middle chamber of the sump.
  • Main System water pump supplies controlled flow of water to the LifeReefugium
  • Back and sides are black acrylic to keep light in the refugium and not in the sump to prevent algae growth in sump chambers.
  • Refugium measures 12" x 12" x 18", approximately 7.5 gallons
  • Algae retention grid keeps algae in the refugium but lets small copepods, shrimp, etc pass through
  • Water overflows weir and then drops silently down through channel into sump flow
  • Full perimeter rim reinforces refugium sides to prevent warping
  • Top cutout for access into refugium
  • Light Canopy
NOTE: As with all Lifereef Filter Systems this system can be
customized if the size is not suitable to your cabinet space.

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