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Red Sea ReefMat 500
Red Sea ReefMat 500
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ReefMat®
Smart - Plug&Play - Efficient
The ReefMat is a plug & play, fully automated, smart fleece roller filter that keeps your aquarium water crystal clear for weeks at a time.
Designed with the hobbyist in mind, the ReefMat features an easy fleece-mat replacement system that allows you to switch rolls without having to remove the filter from the sump or turn off the pumps.
ReefMat includes a fail-proof solid-state level sensor and an unprecedented smart drive unit that controls and monitors the exact length of fleece-mat that is used. ReefMat is Wi-Fi connected to Red Sea’s ReefBeat smart aquarium eco-system and will notify you if the fleece-mat gets torn or runs out, gives you a head’s up before it needs replacing, and even provide you with a daily usage log.
Features
- Plug & Play installation with multiple sump setup options.
- Easy fleece-mat replacement system.
- Efficient, high-flow, skimmer friendly, 50 g/m2, non-woven polyester fleece-mat rolls.
- Smart drive unit – connected to the ReefBeat ecosystem.
- Solid-State internal and external water level sensors (no moving parts).
- Integrated media basket for additional chemical filtration.
- Kink-resistant, corrugated inlet hose with a USA/Metric PVC connector.
Note: Suitable for seawater aquariums only.
Specifications
ReefMat 500
Recommended for: System up to 500 litres / 130 gal
Max. flow capacity: 6000 liters / 1580 gal per hour
Fleece-mat width: 11.3cm / 4.4"
Fleece-mat length: 28m / 92"
Unit dimensions: 21 x 27 x 42 cm / 8.3" x 10.6" x 16.7"
Media basket: 350 ml
ReefMat 1200
Recommended for: System up to 1200 litres / 315 gal
Max. flow capacity: 9000 liters / 2380 gal per hour
Fleece-mat width: 17cm / 6.7"
Fleece-mat length: 35m / 115"
Unit dimensions: 27 x 30 x 48 cm / 10.6" x 11.8" x 18.9"
Media basket: 700 ml
App features
Peace of Mind
Timely notifications should the fleece-mat get torn, stuck or run out. In addition to the notifications the ReefMat smart drive-unit will automatically shut off the motor until the roll is unblocked or replaced.
End of Roll Monitor
Based on the average daily usage, ReefBeat lets you know your preferred number of days before the roll is due to end.
Performance Log
Continiously monitor performance with a detailed hourly & daily fleece-mat dispensing record for the current roll and overall stats for previous rolls.
Customized Dispensing
The length of fleece-mat dispensed can be customized allowing for optimal system performance.
Mounting and installation
The ReefMat comes fully assembled, straight out of the box. For ease of operation, it is designed to hang on the front wall of the sump however it also has optional legs for a freestanding installation.
Both the Drive-unit and inlet hose can be positioned on either side of the ReefMat, as best suits each specific installation.
kink-resistant, corrugated (32mm/1.25" ID) inlet hose with a PVC universal connector (suitable for both metric and USA piping) are provided to easily connect the ReefMat directly to the aquarium downpipe or dedicated feed pump.
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LIGHT
LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.
MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height.
HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.
FLOW
LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.
MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.
HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.
SKILL
ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.
While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.
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