AF-RS170 Automatic Filter Roller for Red Sea 170 - AquaMaxx

[rusty dowell]

AF-RS170 Automatic Filter Roller for Red Sea 170 - AquaMaxx​

Bulk Reef Supply is no longer carrying this product. I have looked around to find replacement rolls.
Does anybody have any idea what I can use for a substitute?

 

[tzabor10]

That always bothered me about roller mats. Did you find anything yet? Can you order a few new ones and return the ones that don’t fit?

 

[rusty dowell]

Bulk reef supply let me return the unit.

 

[EGorman]

AF-RS170 Automatic Filter Roller for Red Sea 170 - AquaMaxx​

Bulk Reef Supply is no longer carrying this product. I have looked around to find replacement rolls.
Does anybody have any idea what I can use for a substitute?

I believe the Red Sea ReefMat 250 replacement rolls may work. I bought one and will be trying it to make sure when my current Aquamaxx AF-RS170 replacement roll is done. It shows width of 3.2" on the website, which is very close if not the same width to the Aquamaxx rolls.

ReefMat 250 Replacement Roll

Replacement fleece roll for the ReefMat 250 Fleece Roller Filter. Although specific lifespan will vary according to system parameters such as volume, bio-load, feeding schedule, and initial water quality; each 105' roll of filter fleece should last roughly 5-8 weeks on a moderately stocked...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Another option might be the Nuvo AIO mid/full size fleece roller replacements. The product questions page shows approx width is 3" so pretty close to the Aquamaxx. Make sure you try the mid/full size not the desktop size.

Replacement NUVO AIO Roller Fleece (6 Pack)

Replacement fleece rolls for the Innovative Marine NUVO Roller Manual Fleece AIO Filter. What's Included? (6x) Replacement Nuvo Roller 200 Micron Fleece Rolls

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Aquamaxx says the rolls for the AF-RS170 are 3.5" but I believe it is actually closer to 3".

 

[EGorman]

fwiw I was able to drop the AF-RS170 right into the drain section of my sump and connect PVC tubing to the overflow drainpipe, allowing me to have a fleece roller with no modifications to my OEM sump (except use of OEM ATO reservoir). You can get these for under $100 (albeit discontinued), quite the savings from others out there. Love the roller fleece units but couldn't justify $400+ on a unit.

RS 300 Reefer Roller Filter Option

Economical auto filter roller option for RS 300 Reefer is AquaMaxx AF-RS170 Automatic Filter Roller (flow rate 750 gph). Installed in stock sump drain compartment with no mods to sump (can’t use stock ATO which would get in the way of roller filter). Drill hole for 1” PVC in bottom of roller...

bostonreefers.org

 

[Solo McReefer]

The Red Sea 250 fleece is the right size for the 170 Aqua Maxx

Except for the tube roll holder

I'm just going to Dremel one side of the Aqua Maxx spool so that the Red Sea or IM rolls fit on the spool

It doesn't appear that will affect the function in anyway

The only thing slowing my roller project down, is replacing the Red Sea ATO

 

[russomanno]

Any update on this?

 

[Solo McReefer]

Any update on this?

I bought that last known new model

They don't make any more, and I can't find anymore at any vendors

The Red Sea 250 fleece works perfect in it. I had to dremel down one side of the spool holder. Can't even tell it was molded to fit the spool

The IM fleece rolls are the correct width, but the spool is far too small to use on this filter. Too bad, they are a good price, 6 for 50 bucks or so

Red Sea 250s in 2packs are now available for $20 at vendors, not Amazon

What else do you want to know?

Part of the flange that holds it in place, snapped first time I put it in. CA glue worked until the last roll change. You can see it broken in the image

It stinks outside the tank if the door is left open

 

[russomanno]

Ok, was just wondering about the replacement filters.
My sensor is also shot; and I don’t know if I can get a replacement now, pretty disappointing.

 

[Solo McReefer]

It's just a float switch

Cheap on Amazon