Red Sea ReefMat Review - the First 'Smart' Auto Filter Roll is a Winner

[@shawnanderson9147]

Thanks for the awesome video! I want to remove the filter sock holder from my RedSea Reefer 525 sump and drop one of these in. How hard is it to remove the filter sock section?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

VERY easy using the Sump Modification Kit reefbuilders.com/2022/04/12/red-sea-sump-modification-kit-is-the-ultimate-silicone-cutting-tool/

[@ningningli9310]

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[@N211FA]

i found it now so easy with the kit on my 750v3xxl. After a lot of hassle i took a very small hammer and gently cracked the glass in the sock area. Once that was done it got super simple and I was not worried about hurting anything I should not have.

[@richishere82]

Amazing Jake Adams 🦾 R.I.P bro . Forever missed

[@peterwolske]

Amen!❤

[@roberttaylor148]

Just installed the series 1200 after watching this, as always great advice from Jake, R.IP. mate😢 miss you, greetings from Australia😌

[@denden198701]

They started shipping out units from Houston yesterday. Im in the DFW area and just picked up my 1200. Cant wait to set it up! Thanks for all of this info!

[@davecarey4710]

Well Jake, today I ordered this exact reef mat today. I’m so sad I won’t see more videos with you giving advice😢 you will be missed

[@Red10152]

But can you use it with two drains from the tank? I have two tanks plumbed into one sump both have 1" drains and i assume the fittings are standard 1" unions????

[@Redseafish]

The best way to do it is to merge with a "T" connector before feeding the ReefMat. You can buy extra parts and have a dual feeding Reef Mate as one port has a plug to allow left ight feeding option. The unit arrives with various connectors.

[@MASTERPPA]

@@Redseafish is the fleece 200 microns correct? Is Red Sea going to make a 100 or 50micron version

[@eugene5399]

Hi, awesome vids as always, just wondering if you have had any issues with your reefmat 1200? I have one on my 750xxl and the drive unit decided to stop working just when my warranty expired. Real bummer as the replacement unit is half the price of the unit😢

[@barelyreefer]

Thanks so much for this video. I've been patiently waiting for a real user review!

[@Amphiprioninae]

Hi, can bouth inlets be feed simultaneously to each side if the unit as i have two downpipes on my system many thanks marco

[@Redseafish]

The best way to do it is to merge with a "T" connector before feeding the ReefMat. You can buy extra parts and have a dual feeding Reef Mate as one port has a plug to allow left ight feeding option. The unit arrives with various connectors.

[@Ellery-USA]

I have the Theiling Rollermat and 2 KLIR-DI4s which have been great but I really like the accessibility and serviceability in the RS Reefmat from the looks of it. Serviceability has been something that's been overlooked in many products.

[@fishpony1211]

These rollermats, in my opinion, are one of the most useful and innovative additions to the hobby. Really cool addition

[@Merknilash]

Anything to stop the absurd sock changing every few days

[@InappropriateReefer]

This is fantastic, the built in media basket sold me, lol. If I can figure out a logical way to fit the 500 in my sump I'd spring for one. Thanks for the review!

[@fishstix1988]

Can the RefiMat be adjusted so it doesn't bottom out nutrients?

[@1988Devldog]

I have a 180g tank with two drains. Do you think it would be possible to buy and extra flexible black hose from Red Sea and use both inlets of the reef mat? I have a triton sump with chaeto and a skimmer and I wouldn’t want to remove any of those two elements out of my sump.

[@oakville09]

I’ve been wondering the same thing.

[@briancarlson4315]

Same question…

[@Redseafish]

The best way to do it is to merge with a "T" connector before feeding the ReefMat. You can buy extra RM parts and have a dual feeding Reef Mate as one port has a plug to allow left ight feeding option. It will need space from both sides to fit.

[@fishybizzness1592]

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to a longer term review to see how it holds up and how long the roll lasts before having to change it!

[@thomasryan7510]

Hey Evan, nice camera work and editing.

[@Tracyspellenberg]

Good content as always Mr Adams 👍☺️👍

[@RobBoryckiGolf]

Nice products! Thanks for showing us Jake!

[@jamesridgway4276]

Great review, what adapters did you need to use to connect the flexi hose to the Cade plumbing? Thanks

[@sharonromano8349]

I’ve just installed the filter roller into our sump, got rid on those yucky filter socks, and the PH has increased from 8.2 to 8.4 to 8.5, such a great improvement.

[@v8maro]

This roller mat sounds FANTASTIC! I have the clarisea sk-5000 and this thing solves all of my frustrations with that product. I'll be upgrading soon, thank for the review!!

[@pat7777100]

It's growing in really nice I knew you had it in you you're the man you're the man 🙂

[@CoralEuphoria]

Congrats on the nice reef!

[@pand2aren]

so is that flexy vac tube comes with the roller or as separate part ?

[@carlosestrada3107]

Awesome honest review, it provided all the necessary information to make a purchase decision. Great Job!!!

[@N211FA]

just got mine and love it! getting all the old sock stuff out was not very easy and I decided at some point to take a small hammer and crack all the dividers that made up the sock area. Huge time saver as compared to trying to cut all the silicon out. Once the glass was out it was super easy to get the leftover silicone cleaned up. Can you tell me what lights you are running?

[@elijansen3658]

WOULD I NEED TWO OF THESE SINCE MY 225 GALLON HAS 2 DRAIN PIPES? LOOKS LIKE THE OTHER DRAIN IN THIS VIDEO DOESNT LEAD TO ANY FILTRATION

[@TJPavey]

I really want to get one of these for a new tank build. What is the thickest the glass/acrylic can be for the hanger?

[@Redseafish]

It can hang on up to 20mm glass wall.

[@theamjadjamousable]

hey man , what is the best water depth to have for this roller mat and the redsea skimmer ?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

same depth as Red Sea sumps, around 8 to 9 inches

[@echopiece79]

Does the soiled spool side stink 👃🏼 over time?

[@Redseafish]

We didn't notice any unusual smell over time.

[@TheHelicapt]

Are you running a algae scrubber on that tank ? Super clean

[@BlueMacer76]

Ok great vid, very intriguing 🤨 I do however have one question… “what have you done with the existing filter sock area that RedSea sumps come with to fit in the sump area?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I cut it out with the Sump Modification Kit reefbuilders.com/2022/04/12/red-sea-sump-modification-kit-is-the-ultimate-silicone-cutting-tool/

[@markstover984]

Hell, great video! You mentioned you put one in your Cade....can you describe what modifications you had to do in order to use it in that system? Thanks.

[@tamasbalint7656]

Hey so you by any chance know if there will be a larger or updated version of the Penainsula? I see there is some G2 models but the peninsula didn't get one. I'm looking to buy a peninsula and I'm debating between the waterbox and and red sea. I like that the waterbox has a larger version but I don't like the sump.

[@cerb131]

I wonder if you can get this to fit in a waterbox sump

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

WB and Red Sea sumps are very similar so should work out pretty well

[@cerb131]

@@ReefBuildersVideo Thanks for your response :) Atm I use a ClariSea but I burn a roll in 30 days max. My water is clear but it just burns my rolls so fast

[@andymckay5750]

I picked up a reef mat 1200 from my lfs last weekend. Took about 30 minutes to cut out the filter sock holder on my WB 190.4 and running to Home Depot to find a rubber 1.25 inch coupler to make the connection after cutting the main drain. So far I love this reef mat. I’m replacing to klir di-7 I had in there.

[@markfollenweider]

@@andymckay5750 do you have both drains piped to the reef mat or just the main drain?

[@andymckay5750]

@@markfollenweider Only the main drain. I didn’t touch the emergency drain. It would be the same setup on the Redsea tanks where you only cut the main drain

[@nyfan78]

Great video! Why won’t this work on a freshwater tank??

[@gap9992]

the water level sensor is calibrated for salt water. maybe they make a different sensor for fresh water or just use a float switch instead?

[@PracticalReefer]

Looks like a great piece of kit! Just seen the Reefer G2 release video today that this will fit into as standard now 👌

[@G_micky]

I’ve got a tank the same as yours. If I buy one dose it mean I can’t use the RO top up? I work away during the week and i want to make the tank easier for my husband but having a reef mat will make it easer.

[@TJPavey]

I tried to post the link for you to check out, but it didn't work. Go to the redsea reefmat product page and click on the hyperlink "various options" by the pictures of it in a sump. It breaks it down my model.

[@318android3]

Great video! Curious, do you run a cover on all of your tanks? Does it help quite a bit w evaporation? Also what material is that and wheee can one purchase it. Thx

[@Algaewarrior]

I like how easy it seems to change rolls and the built in media basket.

[@isaac-alves]

Do filter rolls smell? Serious question.

[@chrisbrown5360]

Would this Red Sea filter system work on a Red Sea reefer 350? If so where would it be best situated

[@iczerone2000]

This is what I’ve been waiting for from Red Sea as well!

[@arturreef8117]

Thanks for review. Quick question : what happens to the ato reservoir that sits on top of the sump. On my 750xxl I use that gravity ato. Mine sits right above the socks

[@TJPavey]

You can use the ATO. Go to the Redsea Reefmat product page and click on the "various options" link.

[@arturreef8117]

@@TJPavey thanks appreciated

[@arturreef8117]

@@TJPavey option 1 basically no ato. The problem in front chamber I have chaeto. Going to have to squeeze this thing in using option 1. And have the ato sit between my skimmer on the roller Mat. I think I will have enough space.

[@kennethmalone6233]

Beautiful corals. What lights are You using on the aquarium?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

AcroOptics

[@acroopticsled1555]

Sweet! Been waiting for the rollers to mature a bit, looks like they’ve hit stride. Guess it’s time to pop for the 500

[@Karimzahouane]

bnjr I am looking for the name of the led ramps on the aquarium .and thank you

[@Harleygurl725]

Do you have a walk through on this tank and eco system somewhere? I am considering buying an S system from them but I am afraid based on the app reviews…

[@zanderkay6632]

Very interesting. I use a Theiling Rollermat and a Rollermat Compact which comes close to this Red Sea product. I’m very happy so far, but the conductivity sensor and app controller may be a game changer to me. Thanks for your review.

[@jahsreef8386]

Conductivity is really cool as a water level sensor I wonder if we will see that used elsewhere in the hobby

[@deputydog95]

Hey Jake, big fan of the ReefMat as well, and had a quick installed question. I'm running a similar setup with a Peninsula 500 and a ReefMat 1200, and I had a question about how you plumbed the ReefMat into the stock primary drain. I noticed that you plumbed the corrugated hose right into the primary drain pipe and completely eliminated the stock bottom end of the drain pipe that would normally thread in to where you threaded in the ReefMat hose. I also noticed you eliminated the stock grey bracket that would normally support that drain pipe. I did pretty much the same thing... After looking back at the instructions, Red Sea says to cut down the drain pipe below the flow adjustment knob and threaded connection, so you connect the corrugated hose at that point which allows you to retain the grey support clip. There are two 90 degrees turns coming from the bulkhead to the sump, and with the extra weight of the water flowing into the corrugated hose, I noticed that it's pulling down on the drain pipe a little without the grey bracket supporting it. It makes me a little nervous that the tension on that drain pipe could cause something to crack or leak. Did you add some additional support to the primary drain pipe somewhere else to keep it from pulling down on the pipe?

[@mrberlinmethod1492]

As always great review, would love to hear pros/cons compared to deltec and royal exclusives version

[@flyingchris81]

Nice and very informative video, as always. One question if you don’t mind. Iam running my emergency overflow drain through the filter socks as well. Because I have my over flow adjusted that a tiny bit of surface water goes down that emergency drain all the time. That gave the best noise reduction on the actual overflow box. What would you recommend to get that water through the filter mat to? Because that water apparently has a lot particles that swam on the surface of the aquarium. Thanks heaps for your ideas.

[@pvt.watson5]

Had my ReefMat 1200 for a week now and love it. Never had water so pristine and clear of any floating particles. How did you setup your plumbing? The union included is for smaller tanks and I have the Red Sea 750 XXL V3. I want to use a union for easy removal and matches the color of the stock pipes. Any help would be grateful on locating the parts. Thanks

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

The fittings we received were compatible with the Red Sea Peninsula, but reach out to Red Sea for support

[@reeferexplained8846]

Hey Jake, love the content keep the amazing content coming. I'm thinking of getting the redsea roller filter 500. This is for the redsea E-260 with the sump upgrade. The main things wondering is that only coming off main drain, so my emergency drain trickles in to keep the sump level and the auto top off stable. If tou was to take the filter trays out and the glass panel will that change the water in the sump, return pump chamber where my ato is? Lats question can the hose red sea give you get cinked or blocked and then cause the water to back up and float the main chamber at top of the drain.

[@fahadkhalid2072]

Just wanted to check how you connected this to Cade. The hose provided with ReefMat is 1 1/4 inch, whereas the downflow Cade size is 1.5 inch.

[@bluerider0988]

Looks nice. My biggest complaint with all of the larger roller mats is that the dirty roll smells awful. The Klir filter rollers are the only ones that seem to have addressed this by enclosing the dirty roll and putting a carbon filter on the vent.

[@tracedimos4202]

I can 200% see this being a huge problem!

[@PazLeBon]

@@tracedimos4202 never been a problem

[@Redseafish]

We haven't experienced any odor coming from the dirty roll.

[@tracedimos4202]

​@@PazLeBon That's what I like to hear!

[@tracedimos4202]

@@Redseafish appreciate the follow up.

[@petesreef1891]

Great vid Jake the tank looks superb , love the echinatas 😎

[@slantyeyes4272]

Great, I need a tank upgrade now!

[@breamboss12]

Great vid, could we please get a vid of the 500 on the cade? Thanks

[@CMIKE2025]

Does it start to smell when it gets half way through the roll ?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

TBD

[@mandarimpetfish6916]

Beautiful system, here in Brazil I keep following it.

[@OscarHernandez-jy6cb]

Hey Jake, where did you buy those colorful dosing lines?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

reefbuilders.com/2021/06/25/red-sea-reefdose-2-4-hands-on-and-teardown/

[@coreybates9322]

Super exited to get myself one. It blows me away that they thought of so much and took the time into making this product near perfect. also love the sps display

[@spanishjo4282]

I award you the best golden charismatic reef king 2022. One big kisses from God as present.

[@matmalette]

Really a nice product! can't wait to see the future of roller mat. I'm curious to see the difference with the motor of an SK 5000 Gen 3. That's what I have and it was such an improvement compared to the 2nd generation.

[@fedeuma]

LOVE THE ANBI FEATURE JUST LIKE MY AR! LOL

[@chrisborder559]

No sand ?

[@energyreadings]

Hello I have the Red Sea 170, is there a suitable roller filter from Red Sea for the particular sump? thnx!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I don't know if the ReefMat 500 will fit

[@MaskedChief]

did you make any adjustments to the cade sump? i have their 2 foot cube and was looking to get one of these so cool to see you guys put one in it too

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I cut out the last filtration chamber that has the media baskets just to have more room for the Dalua skimmer to fit in as well

[@randyshafer3223]

Hey Jake! The whole reefing community was so excited about this new piece of gear and I love it so far, but have found the used roll to be very difficult to get off the split spindle. There is no content I can find where a reviewer or blogger actually demonstrates a fleece change with actual used fleece. Any tips or tricks for that? Thanks and love the content!!!

[@timklieber3523]

I have one preordered hope they ship soon.

[@MereReef]

Everything red sea except the lights… wack those reef led lights on and watch the growth of corals sky rocket… tank looks fantastic jake

[@marinejosh1993]

Miss you Jake ❤

[@devachapman6315]

I am very curious to see long term reviews of the reef mat. I wounder what will be the average time a filter roll will last. if there will be any issues with the "brains" being so close to the the water level. looks like a great product.

[@Theaquaplex]

Awesome Video (I am NOT a fan of Red Sea) however, Love your video review...I am in the process of gathering items for a REbuild for my new house later this fall (FujiCube 108 has my eye for now)...My question has nothing to do with this video content, but something I noticed in your video and some LFS here in El Paso, you have a lot of asterina starfish in your system. I was under the impression that they are NOT good to have in a reef system...

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I love them and rely on them to eat unwanted algae and leftover food. There a huge number of different species and they are not all the same

[@FoolOfATuque]

Man I’m excited to get this thing in my 300XL! Do they have any idea when these will be shipping? It must be soon if you guys are doing a video.

[@fameworks5622]

Failed to mention how it integrates into the res sea sump line up and what would be the best way to set it up in a Red Sea aquarium

[@Redseafish]

Each system is different, go to our website and check which option suits your model.

[@kkrishna9791]

What kights are on the tank

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

www.AcroOptics.com

[@valdeir6230]

🇧🇷 Brasil tamos junto e misturado nos seus video adoro seus video parabéns

[@warzoneearth1]

*Jake are you using filters or are those natural colors. I know you're into the OG Strains and I wonder if this is the case

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

All daylight spectrum with zero filters on this particular video

[@warzoneearth1]

@@ReefBuildersVideo Damn Dawg. these are the corals I want !

[@ExopMan]

Trying to get an equipment list for this tank... - RS Peninsula 650 - 2x Reef Waves - Reef Dose - RSK 900 - Reef Mat 1200 - Great White 10? - 2x AcroOptics Reef LEDs Lights? Return pump? Reactors?

[@kennethfrancisco7950]

Why not use the reefleds?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

This is a boutique light that is locally made and was on this tank for a couple years before the ReefLEDs came out, so I use the 50 and 160 on other tanks

[@ahmetmutlu3779]

It is really very lucky who they are near the Reef Builders studio and live in USA . We can not use this kind of product because there is not sell here. Thanks and Hi all.

[@Piscinarius]

#8 makes it better than Clarisea for me. It is quite complicated to replace the roll on the SK 5000. This looks way simpler.

[@bobbyknox9258]

They look great and probably work great. I've seen one in a reefer 350 and there's hardly any room in the sump for anything else. Especially if you've got one of their skimmers.

[@tohidkadher3684]

helo I'm from bangladesh i love coral farming, can it's possible farming in our county

[@Fred-eg9sx]

Freshwater is conductive as well. Why can't this be used in a freshwater tank?

[@lancekuhpow8489]

Love you Jake Adams lmao

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Love you back!

[@megafredrik9751]

Its first realesed purchaseble app controlled automatic filter roller but not the first that goes to the Filtertronic by Focustronic 😎👍

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

That's been teased for nearly 2 years and still hasn't been released, and they're going to have a very hard time matching Red Sea's price for replacement rolls

[@fredrikhansson9684]

Exactly Red Sea have made a really good Job with their roller mat but technicly Filtertronic was first pronouced app controlled filter roller but i dont think the Filtertronic Will be as easy to change the roll as the Red Sea 🙂 ps Reef builders are the best and you make a really good jobb Jake 👍

[@seattleflyboard3807]

Here's the problem with these roller filters...and I do like them...but ever since I put one on my tank years ago, my protein skimmer has stopped producing anything substantial int he way of skimate. The roller filter removes so much stuff from the water that the skimmer has nothing to process. Thats a good thing...but also, I wonder is it tooooo much of a good thing? I've been told by some experts that it is too much of a good thing and that I've essentially sterilized my water by removing tiny organisms and plankton that would otherwise feed corals. Filter socks are usually a lot more porous and also don't get changed as much as they should and often overflow....thus they don't have the same issue in this regard.

[@fulltang1]

I'd just like to make a suggestion, the constant background music is a bit distracting and doesn't add a whole lot to the review

[@Omsk-Sea]

Как всегда отличный обзор 👍

[@taitran8214]

Sold 😮

[@brianbearden3791]

Wish RS would make all app controlled devices able to be controlled without the app if desired

[@CLU7CHxCl7Y]

i wish i was able to keep a beautiful reef like that its hard in my opinion i cant keep anything stable nothings growing lol one dayy

[@bpseal]

Still absolutely sucks this man is gone. No one like him in all of social media concerning reefing and the hobby. None.

[@pp4009]

💙

[@tompage8674]

I don't understand these amazing tanks with no sand. You've got all the amazing corals but it doesn't look like a slice of coral reef!

[@stewilde9394]

Rip jake❤