Which Filter Roller is best for my aquarium?

Filter Roller units are hot property at the minute and with A LOT of manufacturers now presenting their offering, a question we get asked a lot - Which Filter Roller should I buy?
In this video, we take a look at some of the most popular Filter Roll units available and focus on some key points to help answer that question - Dimensions, Flow Rates, Installation, Key Features, Roll Specs & importantly Price!
This isn't a review video but rather a drop of information to help you decide which unit is for you!
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[@austinjt4264]

I know the factor who produce the Fleet. So for me, I make my own roller fleet, model after Red Sea of course. But using BM parts. The issue I didn't use the original red sea, it's the Basket inside was too small. I could actually, use the original BM it's still not big enough, neither could withstand my 6000L high turn-over SPS system. So I model my own with a much bigger basket, almost 2 times the size of BM ARF-L. But after modelling based off structure of BM, I adopted Red Sea Quick change system... but sadly, to due large flow, I can only use 35micron fleet, but cannot trap as well as original BM which is 80micron. I try 40micron, it worked well, except a fleet of 75M, ran out in 5days. But 35micron lasted about 6 weeks. It is insane on how just 5micron, makes such a huge different impact on its duration. No wonder BM removed its 50micron from the shelves. Yes... They do produce a 50micron version... But later remove it completely from the shelves and sell only 1 kind. It's obvious to me that 50micron lasted for far too long.

[@Xon333]

Thank you for taking the time to explain how things work. Great video 👍

[@CharterhouseTV]

Thanks for watching Glen

[@gap9992]

I have had a Clarisea 5000 for more than 4 years and it still works fine. Changing the roll is fiddly but stapling the new to old and feeding it through is not too much hassle. I then just use a stanley knife to cut off the old roll off in chunks. It's well worth getting the fittings to plumb it in with flexible hose. The alarm is a pain because if the motor does not turn because your water is clean, it still goes off - almost every day!

[@Duddyt]

The only thing you missed on the Red Sea is the sensor detects the water level inside the unit and outside to prevent unnecessary activation of the rolling fleece.

[@Duddyt]

I am not sure on the other brands you mentioned but don’t know if any others that have that. It’s nice when you have a feed mode for your pumps and and the level in your sump is temporarily elevated or during power outages before the pumps pull the sump back to operational level.

[@austinjt4264]

Neither of the model, have it. I think. BM, did... however... understand this. If the roller is constant for more than 5sec, it will locked the pump. Once the water dropped back normal range (when the float deactivated) for about 20secs, it runs normally. But yes, you do lost about 30-40cm worth of roll, everytime the power run out but since my power don't run out too often, it's not an issue. I never shut down my pumps for feeding.

[@Duddyt]

@@austinjt4264 Agreed it’s a non issue for most and not really huge difference I am just picky. Haha

[@ncoppens]

This video showed up in my suggestions and it could not have come at a better time. I want to upgrade my Red Sea Max nano in the nearby future and definitely want a roller mat in there. This video is an excellent extensive comparison. The only thing I am missing in here is costs and availability of the filter rolls. That is also something I want to take into account in my choice. Of course I subscribed, thank you for posting this video. Kind regards from Austria.

[@CharterhouseTV]

Thanks for watching Nienke. Any further info you are after, please feel free to drop us an email and we would be happy to help

[@fuffoon]

I have the clarisea 5000 and its fine but I like the Theiling the best with its big barrel and a roll that lasts for about 5 months. Its too bulky for my new arrangement, hence the clarisea.

[@JordanHarper-dk4dg]

I have the original bubble magus. The Large size. Putting it together was easy. It works good had it for over a year and my roll last at least 2 months. However change the roll can be annoying

[@dustinplummer4231]

I have two gen 3 Clarisea units and both of them are full of issues. #1 they quit auto feeding pretty soon after going into service. #2 they are a pain to re thread with new fleece. #3 They take a fair amount of time to put together #4 since neither unit auto feeds anymore after less than a years service I have to manually push the feed button to advance the fleece.

[@Alexonthetube]

Hold the power and feed button at the same time for 10 seconds to fix that feed issue 👍🏻

[@alwaystmoza]

I used to love my clarasea till the motor died within 12 months now roll it manually it's a pain and cost 180 bucks to replace the motor

[@robstone5682]

@@alwaystmoza warranty?

[@77blacktrip]

You must have been unlucky I've had a clarisea for about 3 years and it still works fine. I'll agree it's a pain to replace the roll tho.

[@BlazedReefer]

​@@77blacktrip watch the easy method its a beauty..staple new to old thread it threw with manual then cut and done

[@BlazedReefer]

Which one is the smallest..must be the clarisea or bubblemagus?

[@keithmadden703]

Hi, what would yous recommend for a 1400 litre aquarium. 2 clarisea sk500 or one large innovtech??? Great video btw😁

[@CharterhouseTV]

That's a difficult one Keith as other factors will play part in the decision, such as the number of drains and flow rate. If you know these you should try to match the recommended flow rates for each unit for best performance. Drop us an email or call if you want to discuss this in more detail.

[@scubadoobadooo]

I've just invested in a 1800 CADE Reef tank which is around 700+ litres (including sump) and am looking at a mat system for it. The CADE sump actually has a 4-sock pre-filter so was looking at something to replace those. Was originally looking at the KLIR units as they literally just drop into a filter sock well but my LFR has recommended against them mainly due to the overly expensive mat replacement costs. What would you guys suggest as a "be-all" for the CADE setup please?

[@CharterhouseTV]

Drop us a message with the dimensions of the chamber you plan on using and we can help work out which is best

[@tristanlambert2258]

Theiling Rollermat? Did they not kick start the trend after Genesis

[@petarst]

Red Sea is the best for me.

[@mojooev7785]

Bubble magus g2 all day long! Do the job no problem. 👌

[@paulwizal23d89]

CAN ANY ONE HELP ME FIND A ROLLER FILTER that will fit in a ESHOPP. RS-75 sump. Please and thank you.

[@vascojardim6703]

You missed Deltec and Royal Exclusive rollers

[@CharterhouseTV]

Not products we currently sell Vasco, but if you think we should then drop us a line

[@petecostanzo]

Thanks for the video it really helped, For what its worth, you guys need better mic's or sound dampening in the studio, sounds like your talking in the bathroom

[@CharterhouseTV]

Thanks for the feedback, we are working on getting the sound sorted, dampening and mic's are being looked at! Thanks for watching.

[@petecostanzo]

@@CharterhouseTV Again, Great video, really helped on the decision process... Now if I could just make a decision on a tank I would be all set, too many choices and lead time to get one is more than I care to wait...

[@Orlycuba4ever]

Reefmat work in freshwater?

[@CharterhouseTV]

Afraid not. Best with a unit that runs a manual float switch

[@Orlycuba4ever]

thanks I bought the clarisea 5000 works perfect for freshwater

[@REEFER350mix]

Have you got the Red Sea Reef Matt in yet

[@CharterhouseTV]

Thanks for watching. The first batch of ReefMat units has been in already, and as almost all were pre-sold, we are now waiting for the next drop that is due in the coming weeks. If you are looking to purchase one we would advise you place your order to secure yourself a unit prior to their arrival.

[@CharterhouseTV]

ReefMat 500 now back in stock!

[@jackkelly5860]

Clarisea for the win!

[@tomaszro5766]

I prefer clarisea I had sk 5000 gen2 and now gen 3 working perfect for me I do not trust red sea any more after lot's of problem with my led 90 lights

[@gc9n]

lol

[@thechosenone9943]

Bought a Red Sea 1200 the motor in the drive unit broke replace it , water got into drive unit and fried the circuit . Bought a new one it never connected to the App , replace that one the new one never powered on and customer service suck . Waste of money it's an over price plastic junk . I will never buy a Red Sea product again . 👎🏾

[@CharterhouseTV]

Sorry to hear you are having issues. If you want to give our customer service team a call/email we would be happy to see if there is anything we can do to help