So who is not running filter socks or Floss

So who is not running filter socks or Floss

I run them as well. Three socks with a slower flow through sump usually change once a week. Quite simple really.
My old system with no sock would cause the sponges in my reactors to clog up fairly frequently. Looking into bulk order to make washing socks less frequent.
 
I have been without a filter sock for 2 years now. I have an sps tank no issues more copeopods in the tank and everywhere in my sump even in my skimmer. I like this better than when I used a sock. No issues with nutrients.
 
Yup I running with no socks. It took two tries. I started for a day and hated all the stuff floating around. Then put socks back in. Then it was time to change socks again and took them out and held the urge to put socks back in. It took a 4 or 5 days but tank cleared up on its own. I don't think detritus in the sump will be a issue as I am running around 3000 gph through it.
 
I've never run a filter sock and my tanks have always been fine without it as long as I keep up with my WCs. That said, I really want this thing!!!

Also found this write up on it

"There's a new aquarium Roller Mat on the scene and this time it's Theiling bringing the aquarium world a much smaller, more aquarium-suitable model of the novel replaceable aquarium filter roll device. Previous versions of the filter-pad-on-a-roll made to be much bigger and more industrial cost thousands of Euros and relied on a series of gears and water wheels to automatically turn the filter pad as it clogs up.

Theiling's Roller Mat does without so many moving parts replacing much of the workings of the Genesis and D-D models of the filter roll with a basic float switch and a small motor. As water enters the chamber of the Theiling Roller Mat it passes through the media of the filter roll and as it clogs, water inside rises until it trips a high water level float switch which then activates the motor to turn the roll.

The small size, molded parts and simplified mechanics of the Theiling Roller Mat also greatly reduces cost with this new take on the concept carrying a wholly reasonable 350€, about $475 in US dollars. At that price the more curious aquarists and reefers among us can't afford not to try one out as there's simply no more direct way to remove unwanted wastes and nutrients from aquarium water before it can break down and degrade the quality of the aquarium water."
 
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