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Hi guys! I am planning a new build after not having a reef tank since 2018, and I got interested in these fleece roller mechanical filters. I have always hated dealing with the filter socks, and I thought these rollers just make a lot of sense. I have a FijiCube Gen 1 24" sump, and I noticed that BRS offered this ARF-20 roller that seems an ideal match for my sump. I happen to catch it on sale, and I pulled the trigger on it:
https://fresh.bulkreefsupply.com/ar...6&indexName=brs_prod_m2_brs_dtcfw_en_products
I'm now looking at replacement roller mats for this filter, and I'm coming up short. BRS has been out of stock on the replacements since I ordered the roller about two and a half weeks ago. And, they want $18.99 for a new roll. It looks like Premium Aquatics also has them, but, again they want $18/roll. I'm sorry, but the cost of these replacement rolls seems pretty high to me, especially when some have said they use a new roll every week. Even at once a month I don't want to spend $18/month on glorified filter floss.
I am worried I made a mistake by choosing this particular roller filter, and I'm considering returning it.
I have read that some reef2reef members are buying their replacement roller mats on eBay at a discount. I cannot seem to find a size that fits this ARF-20 (6"x82").
Can anyone recommend a decent, low-cost replacement filter roll for this ARF-20? If not, I think I want to return it in favor of a different roller.
Thank you for your help!
https://fresh.bulkreefsupply.com/ar...6&indexName=brs_prod_m2_brs_dtcfw_en_products
I'm now looking at replacement roller mats for this filter, and I'm coming up short. BRS has been out of stock on the replacements since I ordered the roller about two and a half weeks ago. And, they want $18.99 for a new roll. It looks like Premium Aquatics also has them, but, again they want $18/roll. I'm sorry, but the cost of these replacement rolls seems pretty high to me, especially when some have said they use a new roll every week. Even at once a month I don't want to spend $18/month on glorified filter floss.
I am worried I made a mistake by choosing this particular roller filter, and I'm considering returning it.
I have read that some reef2reef members are buying their replacement roller mats on eBay at a discount. I cannot seem to find a size that fits this ARF-20 (6"x82").
Can anyone recommend a decent, low-cost replacement filter roll for this ARF-20? If not, I think I want to return it in favor of a different roller.
Thank you for your help!