do you use a filter sock?

[Reefski's]

why or why not?

Carl

 

[SeanT]

I do, to catch the crud.
I change it out every 2-3 days.
Sean

 

[want2reef]

I do it to catch the doodoo, and I don't change it out enough.

 

[ToddG.]

I do only because i have to to keep micro bubbles out of my main tank otherwise i wouldnt use them and thats because my sump wasnt planned propery oh well live and learn.

 

[eddie c]

only when cleaning tank, i was running it fulltime but it clogs quickly and it's a pain to clean.

 

[rutz81]

I do, change it daily. GIves your skimmer a hand in removing some of the larger particle matter.

 

[nstees]

I use 100 micron filter socks and change them out every 1-2 weeks which is probably not enough Im thinking of building a new sump and cannot decide to include filter socks or not?

 

[arcab4]

i use it. amazing how much gunk is collected. it's just so painful to change it everytime haha.

 

[arcab4]

i use it. amazing how much gunk is collected. it's just so painful to change it everytime haha.

 

[tleip]

I have two that I alternate, they are about 8" diameter and 14" long (if I remember), they remove an amazing about of junk; my sump no longer collects crud. Sometimes I even stuff some floss into the open end of the sock when I'm stirring up the tank so that it doesn't clog up the sock too quickly...

Terry

 

[old salty]

I use them because they pull a bunch of junk out of the water column. I run skimmerless, so this is pretty important (to me anyways.)

 

[Bebo77]

i use them where ever i can ..its amazing the stuff that they catch....

 

[raskal311]

No!!! stop using one a few months ago and never looked back.

 

[Vamp75]

Hopefully I'll never have to again as soon as my new sump gets here, they are a pain on the butt!!!

 

[integra]

I agreed it will take out some junky stuffs from the water but having it will induce nitrate/phosphate to your water unless you change it routinely...good luck.....

 

[Demeter]

I just started using them during this latest algae outbreak. It's amazing how much stuff it collects. I hav eto change it out every 2 or 3 days. That's a PIA, but it has to be done.

 

[meco65]

I use a over the back filter I have taken the coal out of it so I can clean it easier. Works great and is so much easier to keep clean. Just clean out when i do water changes or every two weeks if i can, works for me.

 

[SCR]

I have tried it both way. They remove alot of crud and this is a hobby so I don't mind taking the time to clean them, give me something to do.

 

[fishdoc11]

Only when I blow my rocks off. I tried running one all the time but noticed when I (inevitably)only changed them out every 4 or 5 days nutrient levels would rise.
Chris

 

[Louisb]

I had hair algae like you wouldn't believe. I started using a filter sock and clean it out every 2-3 days. It is a pain, but I think it is the main reason why I am now HA free!!!!