Filter Roller for Reefer 250

uli-the-nihlist · Nov 16, 2020

Hello all,

I am looking to ditch the filter socks/cups once and for all by adding a filter roller to my Red Sea Reefer 250. After reading many of the posts on here, I'm still not sure what the best filter roller would be for my system.

I understand that some degree of sump modification will have to occur before adding the roller, but I'm looking to see which one everyone would recommend for a Reefer 250.

Thank you in advance for the advice!

Ludders · Nov 16, 2020

I have a Theiling Compact 1 if that helps. I can give you any specific dimensions as you need to see what you think before you got out and start buying stuff.

ReefRusty · Nov 20, 2020

Klir filter roller fits into te 4" filter sock holder check them out

Deep · Nov 24, 2020

I plumbed in the clarisea SK 3000 on my redsea reefer 250. Theres a pic of the sump in my build thread. Also have a youtube video about it, let me know if you need a link.

Astro · Nov 25, 2020

Sorry to hijack thread but I also have a 250, and am wondering why you don’t like the filtration? I have one sock and one filter media with carbon, in conjunction with a skimmer it seems to be working really well? I’ve only cleaned the sock out once since tank is new, but I’m curious what the issues are people have with this that a roller resolves.

Ludders · Nov 25, 2020

Filter socks should need cleaning once a week really, so a rollermat cuts down in the maintenance by being automatic in its function.

fragit · Nov 29, 2020

Ludders said:
I have a Theiling Compact 1 if that helps. I can give you any specific dimensions as you need to see what you think before you got out and start buying stuff.

How are you liking the Theiling Compact? Trying to decide on what to get. Seems a toss up between Bubble-Magus, and Theiling. ClariSea looks good too but I don’t kneed $200s worth of blinking lights and buzzers.

Ludders · Nov 29, 2020

fragit said:
How are you liking the Theiling Compact? Trying to decide on what to get. Seems a toss up between Bubble-Magus, and Theiling. ClariSea looks good too but I don’t kneed $200s worth of blinking lights and buzzers.

I haven't got the tank yet I'm afraid

fragit · Nov 29, 2020

Ludders said:
I haven't got the tank yet I'm afraid

Oh, well that’s not helping. Lol

Ludders · Nov 29, 2020

All I can do is give you the very specific dimensions. Will have it setup in Jan when the new tank arrives.

fragit · Nov 29, 2020

Ludders said:
All I can do is give you the very specific dimensions. Will have it setup in Jan when the new tank arrives.

Well congrats on the new tank! How big?

Ludders · Nov 29, 2020

4' it's a custom drop off peninsula, or will be when it arrives

ArielW · Nov 29, 2020

I have the Bubble Magus (purchased from Premium Aquatics). Chose it because of better price and high flow rating (I have a 350 g tank). I have been very happy with it. Saves me changing a sock twice a week and has been working great so far. Still on first roll after 6 weeks and I have a high population of fish with a lot of feeding.

Zagreus · Nov 29, 2020

Ludders said:
4' it's a custom drop off peninsula, or will be when it arrives

I have been reading on them all. One of the key considerations is flow rate. That factored eliminated all but klir7 clarisea 5000. Brs recommended the klir7 but the reviews are bad.

ArielW · Nov 29, 2020

The Bubble magus is rated to 2000 gph

fragit · Nov 29, 2020

Zagreus said:
I have been reading on them all. One of the key considerations is flow rate. That factored eliminated all but klir7 clarisea 5000. Brs recommended the klir7 but the reviews are bad.

That’s why I’ve been checking out the Bubble Magus. Reviews and videos are very slim though. I really like the construction of the Deltec but $699 is too pricey for me right now.

fragit · Nov 29, 2020

Aquamaxx is rated 1320. I also just saw that on premium aquatics all the bubble magus replacement rolls are sold out.

uli-the-nihlist · Dec 1, 2020

Astro said:
Sorry to hijack thread but I also have a 250, and am wondering why you don’t like the filtration? I have one sock and one filter media with carbon, in conjunction with a skimmer it seems to be working really well? I’ve only cleaned the sock out once since tank is new, but I’m curious what the issues are people have with this that a roller resolves.

I have no issue with the filtration on this system. My reason for getting a filter roller is to cut back on filter sock maintenance.

uli-the-nihlist · Dec 1, 2020

ArielW said:
I have the Bubble Magus (purchased from Premium Aquatics). Chose it because of better price and high flow rating (I have a 350 g tank). I have been very happy with it. Saves me changing a sock twice a week and has been working great so far. Still on first roll after 6 weeks and I have a high population of fish with a lot of feeding.

I have been reading about this option more, but am confused about sizing. Which one did you buy for your 350g?