huskysglare1
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Which one would you choose and why?
Where do you buy your socks in bulk?
Where do you buy your socks in bulk?
100 vs 200 Micron Socks!
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lordofthereef
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Both will clog pretty fast IME. I generally buy in bulk from eBay, although I got out of using them on a constant basis since they just tend to clog way too quickly.
huskysglare1
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I heard people put them in a bucket water/bleach (5% bleach or so) and wash them in the laundry at once. 10-20 socks.
fishoutofwater
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I stick them inteh washer with bleach and let them air dry. been doing this for years. rotate them weekly.
huskysglare1
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before you put them in the washer, put them in a water bleach bucket until you have enough for a wash.
I run both 100 and 200 micron socks in a 1000litre reef.
The 100's obviously clog quicker.
For cleaning mine sit in a bucket of warm water with some cheap thin bleach for 5 days.
They then go on a short 40degree cycle in the washing machine (no detergent)
And finally spend 5 days in a bucket of RO water with some de chlorinator added.
The 100's obviously clog quicker.
For cleaning mine sit in a bucket of warm water with some cheap thin bleach for 5 days.
They then go on a short 40degree cycle in the washing machine (no detergent)
And finally spend 5 days in a bucket of RO water with some de chlorinator added.
FirstContact
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I rinse mine, soak them in a water/vinegar solution, and rinse again. Not sure my wife would let me run them through the dishwasher or the clothes washer at all.
StrategicReef
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I use BRS felt 200 microns really like it so far. I can go for a 2-3 days without changing. I can tell when the sock is more wet above the water it is time to change
I don't have a nitrate problem.
I don't have a nitrate problem.
Montreal Ray
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Does anyone know if 300 or even 400 is available? Heck, even 500!
I use 200 and I have to clean them every 3 days. I first rinse, squeeze and brush out the crap and I then soak them in a very light bleach mix for 24 hours.
I use 200 and I have to clean them every 3 days. I first rinse, squeeze and brush out the crap and I then soak them in a very light bleach mix for 24 hours.
afernandez
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"Does anyone know if 300 or even 400 is available? Heck, even 500! "
lol
i dont think so but it would be great lol
lol
i dont think so but it would be great lol
StrategicReef
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Why would you want that, if it's 500 you might as well have infinity (aka no sock)
All I can say is my 200 microns I wash it by hand there is a ton of yellow water coming out.
What % of bleach do you guys use to soak it to get all the yellow out?
kourt11234
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i use 200, love them, but clog too fast.
Montreal Ray
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I would say there is a big difference between 500 and none at all
. 200 clog up way to fast. Mind you"¦.I'd rather keep cleaning than not use any at all.I use about 3ml of bleach per 2 cups or water. FirstContact says he uses vinegar, I will try that the next time I have to clean em. Heck, I might have to by the time I finish writing this sentence lol
Rizup
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I've got some 25 micron socks I use on my freshwater tank. I also use them on my reef tank when I am out of my 100 micron socks since I have quite a few more of the 25s. I rotate them about 1-2 times per week and rinse them good. Any pods/snails/etc I throw into my fuge and then I stick the rinsed socks in a bucket until I am down to my last few clean ones. Then I throw a load in the washing machine with some bleach and then follow up with another cycle just water. After they are clean I let them hang dry for a few days. Works great for me.
I currently have 100 micron active on the 150. I have a very light load at the moment however I have had an odd experience with socks. Started with a mesh based sock that was 200 micron and it clogged within hours of me switching it out. Switched to a 100 felt that is not more than 2 inches longer and I could go 6 days before it overflows if I wanted. I was under the impression that it would work the opposite but something is going right with the 100 micron felts so I will not fight it. I let it run for about 3 days and then switch it out even though it is not nearly overly full.
The way I have been cleaning them and with great success is a straight peroxide soak for about 15-20 minutes (and it is more of a just get the sock damp with the peroxide not measurable amount of liquid in the container) followed by a hot rinse in the washer and then allow them to air dry. They come out amazingly clean and I am not cringing in fear that there is bleach caught in the fiber some how as I switch it back in.
I know there was a big long thread about how this method of cleaning is not effective but I was extremely pleased with the results and peroxide is just as cheap as bleach with no horrible smell or bad outcomes should the washer not be rinsed well after.
The way I have been cleaning them and with great success is a straight peroxide soak for about 15-20 minutes (and it is more of a just get the sock damp with the peroxide not measurable amount of liquid in the container) followed by a hot rinse in the washer and then allow them to air dry. They come out amazingly clean and I am not cringing in fear that there is bleach caught in the fiber some how as I switch it back in.
I know there was a big long thread about how this method of cleaning is not effective but I was extremely pleased with the results and peroxide is just as cheap as bleach with no horrible smell or bad outcomes should the washer not be rinsed well after.
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