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Klir Filter vs Clarisea vs Rolltermat
- Thread starter jpelzer
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Similar results here on my skimmer. I think this is pulling out gunk that my skimmer usually removes.
For the Klir, I think it's been advancing the roll too aggressively, so I put it on a timer. Will watch water level and up it if it seems too little. It still ends up being more changing than I'd do if I was going manual socks.
No obvious change in tank for me. Still lots of particles in water, new fish poop, bits of seaweed, sand kicked up, etc. To my eyes, no major change since adding the filter. 100% of overflow water is going through it.
For the Klir, I think it's been advancing the roll too aggressively, so I put it on a timer. Will watch water level and up it if it seems too little. It still ends up being more changing than I'd do if I was going manual socks.
No obvious change in tank for me. Still lots of particles in water, new fish poop, bits of seaweed, sand kicked up, etc. To my eyes, no major change since adding the filter. 100% of overflow water is going through it.
I’m amazed that this thing can hold the full siphon of my tank reduced from 1.5 to 1”. The herbie is still dead quiet and no issues. The roll is advancing quickly but I assume this will be good till all the gunk is gone.
In meantime tank is pristine and the water is like a reflection
Also I was cleaning my glass everyday. And now I have not needed to clean it in 3 plus days !!!!
Definite positives. So far
In meantime tank is pristine and the water is like a reflection
Also I was cleaning my glass everyday. And now I have not needed to clean it in 3 plus days !!!!
Definite positives. So far
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Is that a box fish in your tank? Looks great btw bud
Absolutely correct, that's Boxer. He's actually my neighbor's fish, but he had to move and wasn't able to set up a tank for him in the new location. He might be with me for a few years, so hopefully he's comfy. He's very personable, comes up and peeks out the top of the tank when I'm working on it, spits water sometimes. And he's always out, never hides. Great fish!
And thanks! I'll have to create a tank thread. It's a bit past six years old now, but it's about only about 6 months in this state. Had major hair algae, flatworm and cyano issues over the years. No quick fixes, just consistent water changes, giant skimmer, algae scrubber, biopellets (might phase them out), and now this Klir. I have a ton of bioload now with Boxer, 4 tangs, a foxface, etc, system seems to be handling it.
And thanks! I'll have to create a tank thread. It's a bit past six years old now, but it's about only about 6 months in this state. Had major hair algae, flatworm and cyano issues over the years. No quick fixes, just consistent water changes, giant skimmer, algae scrubber, biopellets (might phase them out), and now this Klir. I have a ton of bioload now with Boxer, 4 tangs, a foxface, etc, system seems to be handling it.
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ohh pretty good alternative for people without sock filter compartments
Nice unit but 500 gph max isn't very much it's a nice option for smaller setups
DangerDave
NJRC Member
So how’s the klir doing?
DangerDave
NJRC Member
Doesn’t klir come with an optical sensor to automate the rolling?
I think I’m become a fanboy of this unit.
I plumbed my 180 herbie setup (the full siphon) line directly to the unit. It took it and then some. And the tank is still dead silent and the siphon resets everytime. So this does not have any restrictions. In terms of flow
I plumbed my 180 herbie setup (the full siphon) line directly to the unit. It took it and then some. And the tank is still dead silent and the siphon resets everytime. So this does not have any restrictions. In terms of flow
I like both units but if you can't get a couple months out of a roll they really aren't worth it. I buy new filters socks every year for $50. I keep a couple of the good old ones and throw the rest out. I have 13 socks and my sump holds 3 and they last about a week. When I am on my last set I put them in the washing machine with some bleach. Pretty low maintenance. The klir 4 inch is $13.99 a roll if you have to change it every month thats $167 a year and the clarisea is $19.99 that's $239 a year.
Plus the cost of the units thats a lot of filter socks.
Plus the cost of the units thats a lot of filter socks.
