Red Sea Reefmat

[DEL]

thinking if I should get it, but asking myself do I really need it. hmmmmm. anyone else thinking about it? like the saying goes, if it ain't broke, then don't fix it. but I'm a sucker for new tech!! hahahaha. decisions decisions

 

[MadReefer]

thinking if I should get it, but asking myself do I really need it. hmmmmm. anyone else thinking about it? like the saying goes, if it ain't broke, then don't fix it. but I'm a sucker for new tech!! hahahaha. decisions decisions

I agree, if it ain't broke don't fix it. Tell that to my wife all the time even about going to the Dr.

 

[momof6kids]

very tempted. But, I will wait and see how it goes first. Maybe a Christmas present.

 

[DEL]

very tempted. But, I will wait and see how it goes first. Maybe a Christmas present.

I never used filter socks because they were a pain to clean and change out on a regular basis. so I wonder how much clearer and healthier my tank would be with a reefmat.

 

[horseplay]

I don't use filter socks on a regular basis, let the detritus settle in the sump. My corals love having some particles floating in the water.

 

[MadReefer]

So glad I tossed the filter socks and went with a filter cup. Throw some floss in and every few days replace; very easy to manage and no sock cleaning.

 

[Salted]

So glad I tossed the filter socks and went with a filter cup. Throw some floss in and every few days replace; very easy to manage and no sock cleaning.

This^.

 

[kschweer]

So glad I tossed the filter socks and went with a filter cup. Throw some floss in and every few days replace; very easy to manage and no sock cleaning.

What filter cup are you using?

I have been looking into this as well. One thing I don’t like about the reefer sump is that it’s a bit of a pain to get socks in and out. Just wondering if it’s worth the $$$.

 

[diana a]

What filter cup are you using?

I have been looking into this as well. One thing I don’t like about the reefer sump is that it’s a bit of a pain to get socks in and out. Just wondering if it’s worth the $$$.

My sump has (3) 4" filter sock holders. I use BRS filter socks and Red Sea media cups. When all my socks are dirty I will use the media cups. What I observed with my sump and the Red Sea media cups:

Pro: no need to wash socks

Con: The Red Sea cups leak water under the cup rim. The constant dripping sound is annoying. If your sump is in a non living space then the dripping sound won't be a problem

 

[Mark_C]

If you don't want to drop cash on a cup, just go get a cheap plastic 4" plant pot.

 

[MadReefer]

What filter cup are you using?

I have been looking into this as well. One thing I don’t like about the reefer sump is that it’s a bit of a pain to get socks in and out. Just wondering if it’s worth the $$$.

I don't know the brand as the sump came with two 3" cups. or is it a 4" cup.