Which filter roller?

chancecube · Nov 25, 2020

A dual feed would be cool. vtecintegra - did you get your hands on two side pieces that were pre drilled? Doesn't the drain pipe hit the motor on that side?

I wonder how much detritus goes back in the tank with the secondary not getting any roller mat.
Do you guys put the secondary in a sock? I don't like socks. Or just let it cycle freely into the tank.

Michael David · Nov 25, 2020

burningmime said:
I got the Trigger Systems Platinum Sump. I can't say how it holds up long term (the tank's not actually running yet), but it's been easy to set up, and changing it involves cutting the old one, then stapling in the new one, so no need to dip your hands into the sump.

One thing to note about all of them is they use water level to know when to start rolling. This means if your return is turned off, or otherwise your sump water level is high, it's going to use half your roll before you realize and unplug it. I'm adding an extra sensor to the apex in the return compartment for a "high sump level" that will turn off roller and protein skimmer until the level normalizes.

There is an additional level sensor that is designed to prevent exactly the situation you describe. I've got mine in the return section of the sump.

I've had my Trigger Sys Platinum running now for four months and I couldn't be happier. No socks to clean and it filters like crazy! I figure one roll of fleece will last me about six months, which is great. Highly recommend.

MartinWaite · Nov 26, 2020

fragit said:
Thanks for the input folks. Any other recommendations?

Yes, my recommendation is to buy a X-filter they are British made and are the best roller filter there is. I had the Clarisea 5000 gen 2 and while it did the job I found that I had to reset or do something almost daily to it. We called it the lamb as each time it wi; nd on it made a noise like a lamb bleating on for it's mother. Then I upgraded the tank and the Clarisea was no longer any good due to the new tank has 2 x 42mm pipes going to the sump and the Clarisea only takes 1x 32mm pipe fitting so I sold it and got the X-filter 1 it will take 2 x 50mm pipes that just drop into the side box. Unlike the Clarisea the X-filter has 4 different filter rolls with a choice of 9,15,25,and 32 micron holes (I think them numbers are correct) it. When I first got it it didn't need putting together only the roll fitting and it ran that quietly I had to mark the roll to check it was working. The X-filter has being running on my tank for over a year now and I'm only a quarter of the way through the 2nd roll as where I'd be on my 12 or 13th roll with Clarisea and they are the same price with the X-filter having a roll of 65m which is about. 20 more than the Clarisea.
As you can read the X-filter is far superior filter roller and if I was to set up another tank I would without doubt fit an X-filter but if costs was a factor in the outlay I would still put a Clarisea on rather than socks as I'd never go back to them.

fragit · Nov 26, 2020

MartinWaite said:
Yes, my recommendation is to buy a X-filter they are British made and are the best roller filter there is. I had the Clarisea 5000 gen 2 and while it did the job I found that I had to reset or do something almost daily to it. We called it the lamb as each time it wi; nd on it made a noise like a lamb bleating on for it's mother. Then I upgraded the tank and the Clarisea was no longer any good due to the new tank has 2 x 42mm pipes going to the sump and the Clarisea only takes 1x 32mm pipe fitting so I sold it and got the X-filter 1 it will take 2 x 50mm pipes that just drop into the side box. Unlike the Clarisea the X-filter has 4 different filter rolls with a choice of 9,15,25,and 32 micron holes (I think them numbers are correct) it. When I first got it it didn't need putting together only the roll fitting and it ran that quietly I had to mark the roll to check it was working. The X-filter has being running on my tank for over a year now and I'm only a quarter of the way through the 2nd roll as where I'd be on my 12 or 13th roll with Clarisea and they are the same price with the X-filter having a roll of 65m which is about. 20 more than the Clarisea.
As you can read the X-filter is far superior filter roller and if I was to set up another tank I would without doubt fit an X-filter but if costs was a factor in the outlay I would still put a Clarisea on rather than socks as I'd never go back to them.

Where is this available in the US? And where do you get your replacement rolls?

vtecintegra · Nov 26, 2020

chancecube said:
A dual feed would be cool. vtecintegra - did you get your hands on two side pieces that were pre drilled? Doesn't the drain pipe hit the motor on that side?

Someone gave me a second elbow side piece from a broken unit. One could be fabricated if needed. I have a 90 elbow that sends it horizontal so it doesn't hit the motor.

MartinWaite · Nov 27, 2020

fragit said:
Where is this available in the US? And where do you get your replacement rolls?

This is their web site and they post worldwide https://www.reefolution.co.uk/
I don't think that they have a USA distributor. Hope this helps you.

fragit · Nov 28, 2020

MartinWaite said:
This is their web site and they post worldwide https://www.reefolution.co.uk/
I don't think that they have a USA distributor. Hope this helps you.

Thanks emailed them this morning. They are pricey but look awesome!

fragit · Nov 28, 2020

Come on people the holidays are upon us! Which filter roller should be on my list! Help me out.

Zagreus · Nov 28, 2020

SifuMemphis said:
Clarisea for me. I had the klir and didnt like it in the Red Sea reefer 525. I was able to mod the sump and slot in the clarisea perfectly. No complaints

Which clarisea model the 3000 or 5000

RobB'z Reef · Nov 28, 2020

fragit said:
Thanks for the input folks. Any other recommendations?

I've been having great success with the klirs. Running two 7's on my 180 and I'm loving them so far. Been two months and I'm still on my initial rolls.

SifuMemphis · Nov 28, 2020

Zagreus said:
Which clarisea model the 3000 or 5000

I went with the 5000 model for my RSR 525 XL. No regrets at all.

fragit · Nov 28, 2020

What about the compact theiling, is no one using them?

Donseas · Dec 3, 2020

I just purchased a Aquamaxx AF-RS170 for my RSR 170

Badilac · Dec 3, 2020

Absolutely love my Royal Exclusiv compact roller mat. Took my sump / filter to the next level.

Actup85 · Dec 3, 2020

Useing a eshopps ar 300 with a klir 7 just over 2 months still on same roll on my 90 love it.

Viet658 · Apr 1, 2022

I’ve only had my bubble Magus filter roller for a few days now but it seems to be doing a really good job. Before and after pictures below after 12 hours of use. So far it’s using about 1’ of roll every two days. At this rate it’ll take about a year to go through one roll since new rolls are about 164’.

Spieg · Apr 2, 2022

Viet658 said:
I’ve only had my bubble Magus filter roller for a few days now but it seems to be doing a really good job. Before and after pictures below after 12 hours of use. So far it’s using about 1’ of roll every two days. At this rate it’ll take about a year to go through one roll since new rolls are about 164’.

What roll are you using? The longest roll I was able to find from Bubble Magus is about 80' long.