Filter socks?

[SnowManSnow]

who uses em? how many microns?

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[ChrisRD]

I put a 100 micron bag over my sump drain for "storming" events. I usually leave it on overnight, then pull it.

 

[SnowManSnow]

what the heck is a STORMING event? and why do u have them in your tank??????

 

[ChrisRD]

"Storming" - as in, blowing the crud out of the rocks with a powerhead... :wink:

 

[Nemo2007]

I use 25 micron socks apparently developed for hot tubs or something. I get them at the LFS. My goal is to change them every 2-3 days. I wash them with bleach in the washing mahine.

 

[Anonymous]

I'm surprised more people don't use monofilament nylon filter socks. They are much much easier to turn inside out and clean than the fluffy felt type polypropylene filter socks that I see on most setups. The cost, micron sizes offered, and functionality are virtually the same. The only downside is that they will rip a bit easier if they are snagged on a rock, but this is easily preventable.

For small sumps and such, Polyweld nylon filter bags are also much easier to clean and use than the felt type polypropylene filter bags.

 

[FinalPhaze987]

I use 300 micron nylon socks...it catches the larger stuff that might get into the over flow..i change them out every 3-4 days or so and go on a pod rescue mission everytime...

 

[mr_X]

i use 200 micron filter socks with a 7 inch ring. easy to turn inside out, and shake out the pods/snails, then into the washing machine without soap.

i rotate them about every 3 or 4 days. i've had these since the beginning of this tank...what has it been....4 months now? they are starting to look a little thin.

 

[ChrisRD]

I'm surprised more people don't use monofilament nylon filter socks. They are much much easier to turn inside out and clean than the fluffy felt type polypropylene filter socks that I see on most setups.

Agreed - I like nylon better too.

For small sumps and such, Polyweld nylon filter bags are also much easier to clean and use than the felt type polypropylene filter bags.

I like these too. As you say, however, they only seem good on small setups as they can't (IME) handle much of a flow rate...

 

[bleedingthought]

I notice a huge difference when I am not running a filter sock. Normally, I only use it for storming but it makes a difference to run it all the time. But since I have a hard time keeping up with the cleaning every couple of days, I go a while without it and quickly remember how much better it is with it on. Particles everywhere without it.

 

[Mogo]

My wifes nylons work very well especially when she is not in them. Stretch them a bit to find a good "capture/flow through rate". Beware of clogs that can happen very fast especially after maintenance causing an overflow.