AquaMaxx AF-1 Automatic Roll Filter for Aquarium Sumps

The AquaMaxx AF-1 is an automatic roll filter that replaces filter socks altogether, saving both time and money. Filter socks clog quickly and, if they are not changed every few days, trap decaying food and waste in the water, which harms water quality. The AF-1 instead uses a filter fleece that advances automatically as it gets dirty, taking waste out of the water column before it has time to break down. The result is cleaner, clearer water with far less effort.

Key features of the AquaMaxx AF-1 Automatic Roll Filter

• Replaces filter socks
• Self-advancing fleece
• Removes waste early
• Cleaner, clearer water
• Less maintenance

Before you buy

This unit suits marine and reef systems with a sump, particularly heavily fed tanks where socks clog quickly. Before ordering, measure the filter section of your sump and check that the drain lines can be directed into the unit. It needs a nearby power socket for the motor that advances the fleece, so plan cable routes away from splashes. Keep a spare fleece roll on hand so a used-up roll does not leave the tank without mechanical filtration.

Good to know

Fit the filter in the sump following the maker’s instructions and replace the fleece roll when it runs out. Check it regularly so it keeps advancing freely.

AquaMaxx AF-1 Automatic Roll Filter specifications

• Brand: AquaMaxx
• Product: AquaMaxx AF-1 Automatic Roll Filter for Aquarium Sumps
• Model: AF-1
• Filter medium: Automatically advancing filter fleece
• Replaces: Filter socks
• Category: Fish Filters & Media