Mantis Rollermat 600

Description

Mantis Rollermat 600 — Automatic fleece roller filter for tanks up to 600 litres

A filter sock clears fine particles well for a day or two and then clogs, and nobody wants to be the one pulling a slimy sock out of the sump every evening. Mantis Rollermat 600 (SKU: MA069501) is an automatic fleece roller filter that replaces traditional filter socks and floss with a continuously fed roll of fleece, advancing a fresh section across the water as the media in use loads up with debris rather than needing to be pulled and rinsed by hand. Run on DC 12 V, it is built for tanks up to 600 L and rated to handle a maximum flow of 6,000 L/H, keeping up with a sump return pump that would otherwise overwhelm a sock in short order.

The unit takes a fleece roll 14 cm wide and 50 m long, giving a long run of clean media before the roll needs replacing, and the mechanism is built for low-maintenance operation with straightforward installation and a quick fleece change when a roll does run out. Mantis rates the design as a versatile fit for marine, tropical and freshwater aquariums, since the mechanical filtration task is the same regardless of water chemistry. The body measures about 456 × 200 × 180 mm, sized to sit in or beside a sump in place of a sock holder. A larger Rollermat 1200 (SKU: MA069503) is built on the same principle for tanks up to 1,200 L, taking a wider 19 cm fleece at double the rated flow.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Replacing filter socks: Cutting out the daily or twice-daily sock change on a busy system.
• Tanks up to 600 L: Systems with a sump return up to 6,000 L/H.
• Heavy bioload or feeding: Tanks generating fine particulate faster than a sock can comfortably handle.
• Marine, tropical or freshwater: Any water type needing consistent mechanical filtration.

Installation & Setup Guide

• Site the unit: Install it in the sump flow path where a sock or filter sock holder would normally sit.
• Load the fleece roll: Thread the 14 cm roll onto the mechanism following the supplied guide.
• Connect power: Wire the DC 12 V unit to its power supply before starting flow through the chamber.
• Check the advance: Confirm the fleece feeds through cleanly once water is running, then leave it to run automatically.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Automatic fleece advance: Feeds a fresh section of media through as the fleece in use loads up.
• Rated to 6,000 L/H: Matched to sump return pumps on tanks up to 600 L.
• 14 cm × 50 m fleece roll: A long run between roll changes.
• Low-maintenance mechanism: Straightforward installation and a quick roll swap when needed.
• Marine, tropical and freshwater rated: One filter across every common aquarium type.

Product Details

• Brand: Mantis
• SKU: MA069501
• Product Type: Filters > Automatic Fleece Roller Filter
• Suitable Tank Size: Up to 600 L
• Maximum Flow: 6,000 L/H
• Power: DC 12 V
• Fleece Size: 14 cm wide, 50 m roll
• Dimensions: About 456 × 200 × 180 mm
• Other Sizes: Rollermat 1200 (SKU: MA069503)
• Target Environment: Freshwater and marine aquariums