Filter sock?

[rfny75]

1. Do you guys use it with a reef tank?
2. Does it really make a difference?
3. Do you just wash it off when it's dirty or do you need to replace it?if so, how often would it need to be repalced?

Enough questions for now

 

[Deanos]

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Wash

 

[inkblue]

1. yes
2. yes
3. yes, wash it when its clogged and dirty

washing, as per MountainReef, works perfect: bleach and baking soda

 

[pecan2phat]

I use a 100 micron sock in my reef tank, keeps the water clearer then without one.
Does it trap pods? Yes it does but not enough to not use it.

I don't change them until they are clogged to about 2" from the top. Depending on your flow rate, a sock can last 3 days or 2 weeks. My socks get changed about 8 to 10 days.
I wash them in a washing machine with hot water and bleach and double rinse then let air dry for 24 hours to dissapate any residual bleach. (a little bleach smell left in the sock will not kill your tank, it's a good oxidizer )

They get replaced after they are either unraveled at the seam or when the plastic ring breaks from x-amount of washings.

 

[roncgizmo]

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Wash

I 2nd that.

As far as cleaning you'll know when over time..be it 2 or 3 days
etc. buy at least 2 if not more it will make your life a lot easer .

 

[rfny75]

Thanks for the replies. I see this is something can't be wash by hand? I just don't have the convenience of a washing machine in the apt. or building.

 

[roncgizmo]

Thanks for the replies. I see this is something can't be wash by hand? I just don't have the convenience of a washing machine in the apt. or building.

I wash mine by hand. hot Hot water and a splash of bleach

 

[bigbris1]

Where do you find a filter sock that is 100 micron? I've been making my own from 100 micron floss but they aren't really washable.

 

[roncgizmo]

Where do you find a filter sock that is 100 micron? I've been making my own from 100 micron floss but they aren't really washable.

Will this work for ya?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage.aspx?PageAlias=filter_media_sock

 

[inkblue]

http://filterbag.com/search.php?commandstring=PONG100P4P

 

[bigbris1]

Will this work for ya?

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_AquariumPage.aspx?PageAlias=filter_media_sock

I particularly appreciated the review where it was stated that there is "no need to run thru the wash", you can rinse it out by hand. If I keep my tank I will definitely pick one up.

Thank you!

 

[inkblue]

i wouLd wash it in the waSher...

 

[gunn55]

Nice find inkblue.

 

[Leroy]

When using a filter sock how much of it should be submerged in the water within the sump?

 

[fernandokng]

... I heard they were nitrate factories... same concept as any mechanical filter. Is this true?

 

[JHOV2324]

I put mine in the wash with cold water and a 2 caps full of bleach...and let it dry over night.....I have about 6 or 7 so i wont have to go to the laundrymat as often....and i change out every 4 to 6 days..

 

[JLAudio]

I use a sock and notice when in addition to carbon makes a huge difference in water clarity. However, I dont wash, I change once every 3-4 weeks.