javi101
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was thinking about buying a reef mat 500. For the people that have/have had them. Any pros or cons? Don’t really see them being sold used. Is that a good thing that people keep them? Any Info would help.
Red Sea reefmat
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I love my reef mat. No problems in over a year. Just be aware you will burn through the first roll or two pretty quick unless your tank is fairly clean to start
javi101
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Do you have any issues with bottoming out phosphates and nitrates?
Nope but i do tend to feed pretty heavy
Wouldn't own a tank without a roller, even my little 40 I have running has the Red Sea nano roller. best money you will spend.
javi101
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Did you notice a change in your phosphates and nitrates. One you installed it? Did it hep in that part?
javi101
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Did it help with nitrates and phosphates?
It will and it won’t make the skimmer work as hard. Really cleans up the water.
javi101
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Awesome thanks for the info.
Oy vey. I didn't need this.
<adds yet one more thing to the shopping list>
Ugh.
<adds yet one more thing to the shopping list>
Ugh.
javi101
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Lol
I’ve had the 1200 for about 18 months now. Works great and easy to change out rolls. Only complaint is the motor is weak. Had to replace the motor a few months ago but it’s only like $25. Motor can’t handle the weight of the roll as it gets nearer the end. Roll lasts me about 45 days so cuts down a lot on overall maintenance.
In other words, since the filter on my AIO is a dual-chamber design, if I wanted to run one, I'd really kinda need to run two...
uNF.
all you need is 1, no need for 2.
No, one would be fine. My display is 580g. My sump has 4x 7” filter socks built in, and the reef mat was in the next chamber after those
Get one, you will not regret it.
I have a 500 on each of my QT tanks and they rock. My only complaint is having to setup an app to use it. The only issue Ive had were a float switch needing to be replaced.
Also you can contact this guy for cheaper filter rolls. preconsales@gmail.com
I have a 500 on each of my QT tanks and they rock. My only complaint is having to setup an app to use it. The only issue Ive had were a float switch needing to be replaced.
Also you can contact this guy for cheaper filter rolls. preconsales@gmail.com
javi101
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Has anyone here tried the rolls from Ali express? They are half the price.
