N-Clear Single vs. Duo vs. Triple Filter Kits: Nano & M Setup Guide

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N-Clear Single, Duo, and Triple kits provide a shared-control architecture for multiple mechanical-filtration paths on one aquarium. A Main is the complete independent system; Extensions add synchronized filters to the same controller, sensor, and power system.

Nano and M use the same Main-and-Extension control principle at different scales. Linked motors receive synchronized commands, while the physical accumulation on each used roll can vary with the water and media conditions in its filtration path.

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Single, Duo, and Triple at a glance
ConfigurationFilter modulesShared componentsSystem scope
Single / Main1 MainNone; complete independent systemOne filtration path
Duo / Main + Extension1 Main + 1 ExtensionController, sensor, power, and splitterTwo paths on one aquarium
Triple / Main + 2 Extensions1 Main + 2 ExtensionsController, sensor, power, and two splittersThree paths on one aquarium; M platform

An Extension is an additional filtration module for the same aquarium and water-level zone. Separate aquariums use separate Main systems so that each system has independent sensing and control.

Nano kit architecture
Nano configurationFlow capacityControl architecture
SingleUp to 300 GPHOne compact AIO path with one Main system
DuoUp to 600 GPH combinedTwo AIO intake paths share one controller and optical trigger
Two Main systemsIndependent by systemSeparate sensing for separate aquariums or independent water-level zones

Nano Duo is designed for tanks with two meaningful intake paths, such as a dual-chamber AIO. Sharing the controller keeps the installation simpler while doubling the active fleece path.

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M kit architecture
M configurationFlow capacityFiltration layout
SingleUp to 800 GPHOne active 4-inch sock opening or compatible AIO path
DuoUp to 1,600 GPH combinedTwo linked sock or AIO paths
TripleUp to 2,400 GPH combined across documented pathsThree linked filters across a three-sock sump

M’s patent-pending cone-style fitting system makes this modularity practical: rather than removing the sock section for one oversized roller, each filter occupies an existing opening. A planned Triple layout can serve a larger system around 180 gallons while preserving the original sump architecture.

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Why linked rolls can look different
All linked motors receive the same advance command at the same time. The visible roll diameter and fleece accumulation can still differ because the physical result also depends on:
  • how much water and debris each chamber receives;
  • how tightly wet fleece packs on each take-up shaft;
  • small differences in media tension and stretch;
  • the changing effective diameter of each used roll;
  • normal friction through each lower fleece path.

One revolution of a larger take-up roll pulls more linear media than one revolution of a smaller roll. Differences in roll diameter can therefore occur under synchronized motor commands. Operational verification focuses on whether every motor responds together and each filtration path advances fleece effectively.

Splitter vs. extension cable
The splitter creates additional motor outputs for Duo or Triple operation. A two-pin motor extension cable adds 5 ft / 150 cm of motor reach; a three-pin sensor extension cable adds 5 ft / 150 cm of sensor reach. They solve placement problems, not control logic, and the motor and sensor cables are not interchangeable.

Complete kit and cable comparison: N-Clear Single, Duo, and Triple configurations
Nano platform: N-Clear Nano
M platform: N-Clear M

Which architecture matches your aquarium: one intake path, two linked chambers, or a three-sock sump?
 
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Hey! Do you know if Trio will fit UNS R150?

Hey Seregus, sorry we missed your question! For the UNS R150, we recommend a Main + Extension pair rather than the Trio. The water outlet sits over the first sock opening, so that position should use a 4-inch filter sock cover. The two filters go in the second and third openings, with no extra adapters needed.

Keep the original sock plate in place—it supports the filters. We already have customers using this setup in the R150!
 

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