Fonda,
Can't go wrong with those socks !
Also can save a pump in the long run.I've burned a pump out due to a unwanted snail that got down in the sump.A good investment .But you need extra's to change out.
Change our every 3d day or so. Picks up the lg particles that use to recycle through the tank and floated around. Clearer water also keep a few extra on hand when changing out.
I swap out a sock every 2-3 days. I have it hooked up to the overflow and my Deltec skimmer output. It helps with sound, micro bubbles, and particulate the skimmer isn't getting.
I use 'em 4 at a time now! To both collect gross particulate matter and to reduce the amount of microbubbles made by some 10K gallons an hour pouring through a 150g sump. They are changed out and washed every 2 days. Thanks to a small dedicated washing machine, it's not nearly as big of a hassle as it used to be.
I do a small load (about 5-8 bags) at a time with bleach, then I leave them in and run another small load with plain water (no bleach, no nothing). When I pull them out after this, I put them right into service with no issues.
I dont blach mine (bleach only "paints" dirt over)..I just let mine run on the washing machine with hot water, they come out very clean..change them every week.
i will never use a sump again without them. cannot see reason why. keeps sump, tank and pumps clean. i use a 50micron, change every 5 days or so. want to start every other day. what micron u guys use???
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