Filter socks???

[ichthyojason]

I recently set up a 240 and was filtering the discharge pipes with filter socks, but am running into a little trouble. I know some people use these, but what are the pros/cons of their use? If you use them what is the maintenance schedule like for them? And what is the best way to clean them? Thanks for any help.

 

[glockcoma]

I like using them on my return to the sump cause it stops the microbubbles, and its an extra mechanical fiter, I clean it about once a week, I first hose it down, then throw it in the washer with no soap.

 

[TracyZeuner]

I have about 14 filter socks and change them every other day. When I get to the last pair I throw them in the washing machine and only add bleach and run them in a short cycle then run it again with only hot water and let them air dry. I have been doing this for 1 1/2 years and never had a problem. I also like the fact that it keeps all the junk out of my return pump and makes my water look clearer.

 

[Mac Inger]

Do all reefers own their houses ? Anybody rent around here and doesn't have washer/drier in the unit ? : )

This always gets me because i like to use socks,..but i don't have a washing machine at home....

ps,..sorry for hijacking,..ill go away now

 

[agsansoo]

I stopped using filter socks a few months ago and started using a bubble trap with live rock like the one melevsreef.com builds. I did notice my skimmate is darker and thicker.

 

[Kenfuzed]

Best to buy a few socks, because as everyone knows you will always loose one in the wash :lol:

 

[Mac Inger]

agsansoo,...can you find a link to that ?

 

[five.five-six]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10736283#post10736283 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mac Inger
Do all reefers own their houses ? Anybody rent around here and doesn't have washer/drier in the unit ? : )

This always gets me because i like to use socks,..but i don't have a washing machine at home....

ps,..sorry for hijacking,..ill go away now

just soak in bleach or 10 minutes, and rince a few times.. you will be good to go

 

[TrojanScott]

I use 'em, but change every other day. If you leave too long, they're nitrate factories.

 

[Gooli]

i only use them for reducing micro bubbles..i see no other benefit unless you want to change them out often which is a PITA

 

[agsansoo]

Mac Inger,
I was trying to find were Marc mention it ... I can post a picture of mine, when I get home from work. It's basically just a 4" L x 4" W x sump height (mines 12" high) with a 1-1/4" hole on a removable top. Made of 1/4" acrylic use for window plane. If you don't have weld-on #4, you can use plastic drink bottles .

This is an old version (newer version later tonight):

I stopped using filter floss and carbon, due to the fact that after a few days the water started backing up.

 

[agsansoo]

New acrylic version:

 

[Old Yeller Tang]

Do you guys turn them inside out in the washer? I just hose mine off, starting inside out first and if they get too stained I'll bleach them but since it doesn't really matter what they look like(being in the sump), I rarely bleach. Mine get clogged up within a week to become nitrate bombs.
All the crap it picks up, I can't see going w/o.

 

[Mac Inger]

agsansoo,..where does the water coume out of the box,...out of the bottom ?

cool setup

 

[ichthyojason]

thanks all - i guess i'll get a few and change out regularly

 

[dtm]

I used to change mine out every 2-3 days.........now I change it when its about to overflow............. nitrates read 0 all the time

 

[Gooli]

here's the link to the bubble tower pics
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/sumps/a/sump_model_a.html

 

[agsansoo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10742691#post10742691 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mac Inger
agsansoo,..where does the water coume out of the box,...out of the bottom ?

cool setup

Yes, about one inch off the bottom. I drilled about (9) 1/2" holes on two sides.

 

[agsansoo]

Also, my bubble trap is removable. It is not attached to the sump.

 

[Mac Inger]

Very cool,..thanks for the images