Reefmat 500 or 1200, waterbox 190.5

[AndrewNS]

Hello

I have a Waterbox 190.5 and having trouble deciding on adding a Reefmat 500 or 1200. The tank is 136.6 gallons with a 47.4 gallon sump which is just over the rating for the 500. But, the 500 could easily fit in the filter sock chamber. The 1200 would be big enough but would have to go into the middle sump chamber with the skimmer. I have an external refugium that returns into the back channel so I'm not worried about flow getting back there.

If I went with the 500 would I potentially be using more filter roll then the 1200?

 

[WalkerLovesTheOcean]

Sorry for the late reply. I don't have an answer for you, unfortunately, but I will be happy to bump this for you.

 

[mizukage]

Hello

I have a Waterbox 190.5 and having trouble deciding on adding a Reefmat 500 or 1200. The tank is 136.6 gallons with a 47.4 gallon sump which is just over the rating for the 500. But, the 500 could easily fit in the filter sock chamber. The 1200 would be big enough but would have to go into the middle sump chamber with the skimmer. I have an external refugium that returns into the back channel so I'm not worried about flow getting back there.

If I went with the 500 would I potentially be using more filter roll then the 1200?

Hopefully this message doesn't come too late. The reefmat 1200 will fit your filter sock chamber. Several folks on here with waterbox sump have done it. I myself have a waterbox 150.4 and the sock chamber is the same size as yours. Planning to go with the 1200

 

[GolfProGiff]

I have the 150.4 and had the 500 to start. I quickly switched to the 1200. It's big but fits just fine and lasts significantly longer. With the 190.5, I'd recommend the 1200. Also, if it's a new tank you may not need it for a while. I made the mistake of running mine too early and it works too well. Especially in combination with a skimmer.

 

[mizukage]

I have the 150.4 and had the 500 to start. I quickly switched to the 1200. It's big but fits just fine and lasts significantly longer. With the 190.5, I'd recommend the 1200. Also, if it's a new tank you may not need it for a while. I made the mistake of running mine too early and it works too well. Especially in combination with a skimmer.

How was the install? Was it simple? Did you have to interchange the main drain and emergency drain?

Thanks!

 

[N11morales]

I have the 150.4 and had the 500 to start. I quickly switched to the 1200. It's big but fits just fine and lasts significantly longer. With the 190.5, I'd recommend the 1200. Also, if it's a new tank you may not need it for a while. I made the mistake of running mine too early and it works too well. Especially in combination with a skimmer.

I was looking at the Waterbox Infinia reef 230.6. So i don't have to modify the sump at all a 1200 will fit in to the filtersock chamber?