filter socks
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ernordstrom
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I bought a box of 25 from this website filterbag.com for way cheaper than you can find anywhere else on the net a couple of years ago. I used the 4" by 14" bags PONG100P4P filter bag
I think the minimum order is 25 items at $2.76 each which is still way cheaper than anywhere else. I ended up selling the rest of mine on ebay...
Hope this helps.
I think the minimum order is 25 items at $2.76 each which is still way cheaper than anywhere else. I ended up selling the rest of mine on ebay...
Hope this helps.
GT3000XX
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I disagree with your statement. A filter sock removes free floating detritus and particulate matter which a skimmer can not remove. If you remove the detritus from the system you actually can help reduce nitrates. Cleaning the socks every week or 2 would be sufficient. Think about it, with no sock the detritus simply floats around and accumilates in the aquarium.
manuelink, I have to agree with gt3000xx; mechanical filtration, properly employed, can be highly beneficial. On my heavily-fed mixed reef system, I religiously use a mixture of pre-fab and DIY filter socks - On my weekly replacement schedule, I have never had the slightest issue with nitrates with any of my tanks since the tank was completed cycling. It even goes for 2 weeks at times. The "nitrate factory" thing has been so over-hyped IMO that is has become urban legend. I believe that there are elements of truth to it, and does become a valid occurrence if the filtration media (regardless of whether the media is filter socks, foam, floss, etc) is not cleaned or replaced on a suitable schedule.
markandkristen
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the only thing to remember is the filter sock is attached to your system ie : so the detritus is still a part of the system
the trick is to change it as often as possible in my opinion.
i use them and change them often..
the trick is to change it as often as possible in my opinion.
i use them and change them often..
Also agree on the urban legend of the "nitrate factory" of filter socks as well as other aquarium filtration methods. They dont need to be changed every 3 days. Change them when they begin to clog and overflow. Use the largest ones possible to get the longest interval between changes.
ReefRockerLive
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If I wanted to buy some filter bags in 100 microns which ones would I buy from filterbag.com?
parrotfish2005
Premium Member
Use the bag finder and select polyester felt and the the correct diameter from the size table. Probably a #1=7" or #4=4" unless you have limited depth.
ReefRockerLive
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Does it make any difference if I use polyester felt or Polypropylene felt?
ernordstrom
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You want Polypro - that is the standard for filter socks for aquariums. As for the Nitrate buildup myth with filter socks. That becomes a non issue with good husbandry. If you are not letting the bags get so clogged that they are overflowing then you are fine. I would lchange them out every 5 days. It might seem like a lot of work to change them out and rinse them and wash them in the washing machine but my aquarium had never looked better than when I used them. The only thing I did not like about them is the fact that alot of micro organisms would be killed ie. Copepods, Amphipods, baby star fish etc. Other than that they were well worth the money and time invested in their proper use. Enjoy.
SHOmuchFUN
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How long do you all wash them, before throwing them out?
Seems mine are overflowing faster than when they did when they were new. They're probably a couple months old.
Thanks for the link on filterbags.
Seems mine are overflowing faster than when they did when they were new. They're probably a couple months old.
Thanks for the link on filterbags.
SaltyDr
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The rings can be found at marinedepot. I have found that after washing and drying, if you bang them inside out a few times on something clean outside, you will see an impressive dust cloud. This will remove more "stuff" from your system, but also will also take longer to get clogged.
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