https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYBDLQ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Don't see it on Amazon can u post a link?
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYBDLQ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Don't see it on Amazon can u post a link?
The finer the micron the more often need to be changed. THATS WHY ITS A AUTOMATIC ROLLER FILTER. cut a piece of this paper , make a sock, put it on your tank. you will be changing it in a couple hours, then another couple hours, then another couple hours! See what im saying now. AUTOMATIC WITH FINER FILTER PAPER. thats the purpose of thisWell that answers that. No way will a 300 micron sock filter out as much as a 60 micron paper. Pointless comparison IMO.
There are 100 micron socks easily available.
I made my own, i did not like the fact that you could only run max 600 gph with the thieling roller mat. this one i made can handle as much as 1700 gph. in some of my older vids i show it.Do you have a theiling roller mat or did u make your own?
you will have to cut it, no getting around it, i use a 12''I'd have to figure out how to get that paper on Amazon to work on my theiling.
You will hve to cut it, no getting around that. you can use a hacksaw with a 21 tooth blade, you just have to spin the roll as you go cause you can only cut so deep as it hits the handle on the saw.I'd have to figure out how to get that paper on Amazon to work on my theiling.
If you can send some good close up pics, im sure there is a way, its still a paper rollyou will have to cut it, no getting around it, i use a 12''
You will hve to cut it, no getting around that. you can use a hacksaw with a 21 tooth blade, you just have to spin the roll as you go cause you can only cut so deep as it hits the handle on the saw.
Do you have a pic of your custom roller unit?
Thats good to know, how did the 10 micron work out.You can get a 10 micron filter sock from MD online in either 4 inch or 7 inch both are under 10 bucks. I have purchased them, that being said I also have seen all sizes up to 100 micron.
That is very trueNonetheless in our hobby there are a thousand ways to get what you want out of your system and everybody has a different opinion on how that should be accomplished.
Thanks for the comment, I have been around saltwater aquariums a long time. There have been times were i just wanted to throw in the towel and give up.A COOL HEAD WILL PREVAILNice thread though I have been wondering how they work and how good they are. Good on you for sharing your knowledge and experience!
That is why i made my own roller filter, I want to collect the bad nutrients before they go back into the water column.Just like it was mentioned earlier in this thread a 10 micron catches everything so it's not great for a sump it clogs quicker.
Thank you for your comments, No matter what things will improve in reef keeping and people will always come up with something that will drasticly improve the chances for a better tank .Like I said though your thread is informative and we always need people to share their knowledge otherwise reefkeeping will not progress. Just remember what it was like before the internet 25 years ago.
I just looked thru all of your pics and i have to say they are very impresive !This thing looks really cool. Can you tell me how the water enters and exist? And what size pipes you use for it? I am pushing close to 2,000 gph through my sump using three 7" filter socks. I'm sick of replacing and cleaning them. I checked out the manufacturer website and know the basic dimensions, but not how it operates and what room is required in/om the sump.
From the last picture, it looks like you plugged an outlet. Is that an emergency overflow or a second input?
Sorry jonty , the last reply was for you!The plugged outlet actually houses A 50 W UV light which I did not have installed in this picture. The water comes in on the other side, and exits through the bottom. PM me an email and I can send you a footprint drawing.
How often do you clean your sump then? Its a trade off typically. Clean filter socks or clean your sump.