Anyone have the Bubble Magus Roller Filter?

Cerberusfish · Dec 3, 2020

Cory said:
Loving mine. I bought a polyester felt roll and cut it to size instead of replacement rolls. Now when its over i wash it like a filter sock and replace it. Only lasts a month because its thicker but i dont have to wait for a new roll or buy one.

Maybe that's what I need to do with mine. The roll that came with mine is so thin you can almost see through it, and let's tons of stuff through. I'd love it if it was a lot thicker. Where did you get your polyester roll?

Cory · Dec 3, 2020

Cerberusfish said:
Maybe that's what I need to do with mine. The roll that came with mine is so thin you can almost see through it, and let's tons of stuff through. I'd love it if it was a lot thicker. Where did you get your polyester roll?

Just a fabric store near me.

fragit · Dec 3, 2020

Cory said:
Just a fabric store near me.

Like Joanne Fabric?

sfboarders · Dec 5, 2020

Kerrihar said:
Apologies to keep asking questions, but anyone have a rough measurement on the BM replacement rolls diameter out-of-the-package? Still trying to figure out a possible filter material replacement.

The replacement roll is 3.5".

Cory · Dec 5, 2020

fragit said:
Like Joanne Fabric?

No idea. But any fabric store would be fine imo.

kilnakorr · Dec 13, 2020

This looks like an interesting device.
Is there somewhere you can get all the measurements? It's not really a 'box' shape, so have no idea if I can fit it in my sump.

sfboarders · Dec 13, 2020

kilnakorr said:
This looks like an interesting device.
Is there somewhere you can get all the measurements? It's not really a 'box' shape, so have no idea if I can fit it in my sump.

Aquacave has the measuments of the different size BM filter rollers.

kilnakorr · Dec 13, 2020

sfboarders said:
Aquacave has the measuments of the different size BM filter rollers.

Thanks. Seems they have some measurements.
Not sure I'll be able to fit any type of roller filter in my sump though. They all take up so much space

sfboarders · Dec 14, 2020

kilnakorr said:
Thanks. Seems they have some measurements.
Not sure I'll be able to fit any type of roller filter in my sump though. They all take up so much space

Yea, they take up some space. Might wanna check the Clarisea out.

kilnakorr · Dec 14, 2020

sfboarders said:
Yea, they take up some space. Might wanna check the Clarisea out.

I didn't design my sump to fit a roller filter, and have a large-ish skimmer. I see no way to fit any brand/size roller filter in there.
Might have to do some diy later on. It's a pretty simple thing, with small motor and a float switch - can't be that hard

sfboarders · Dec 18, 2020

Just wondering how long the replacement rolls are lasting for you guys. Mine is only lasting 3 weeks.

Cory · Dec 18, 2020

sfboarders said:
Just wondering how long the replacement rolls are lasting for you guys. Mine is only lasting 3 weeks.

Mine lasted about 2 months. But the more out of water it is, the more downward force there is. Try to keep it above water more.

ReefHog · Dec 18, 2020

I have the ARF-1 which is comparable to the medium. I get two months out of a roll in a 90 gallon with a 4” porcupine puffer, a niger trigger and a few azure damsels. 100% of my drain goes through the roller filter.

sfboarders · Jan 6, 2021

Cory said:
Mine lasted about 2 months. But the more out of water it is, the more downward force there is. Try to keep it above water more.

Thanks for your advice! I raised the roller higher and can definitely tell it's starting to last longer.

Ketan · Feb 4, 2021

I have this filter since last 1+ month. It does remove some crap but I feel the water is now a lot more particulate than before. I was using 5 micron dual felt socks before. Now there is only one line going in the roller filter where as the other line has no sock. Most of the water still flows to the roller so that's good. I am wondering if the roll is 20 microns causing not so polished water. Any way to get 5 or 10 micron filter material?

underthereef · Jul 6, 2021

With the bubble magnus only having 1 intake feed, can you just plug your second intake hole at the tank and run 1 intake?

Andy D · Sep 19, 2021

Potatohead said:
Can anybody translate what the Spanish speaking guy is saying at the 4:15 mark? It really looks to me like he is saying the motor can go on the other side. It's the second video above.

Thanks

Edit - If you look at 4:40 there's even a cutout for the float switch wire. So it can go on both sides. Sweet.

It can be completely swapped from side to side, I have one, great bit of kit, not jammed once in over 6 months, I’m lead to believe the clarisea jams after a short while