WTB: Filter Sock Sump or Long Refigium

[Trueno22]

I have a wet/dry currently and detest having to change the pads/polyfiber every week. It is a real chore since my wet/dry is one of the old models that doesn't have the convenient slide out tray.

So was looking to buy a Filter Sock sump since they are more economical since I can reuse the socks. Would like it to be rated for at least 100 gallons and have a sump area of at least 20 inches also because I have an Octopus skimmer with a 20 foot long footprint.

 

[nauti1us]

If you find what your looking for, get hold of me later. I have a ton of filter socks I'll sell you for cheap... I used to use them but no longer do.

~Matt

 

[cantagious]

I have one http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1669611

 

[FATDUBS]

pm

 

[Trueno22]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15446622#post15446622 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nauti1us
If you find what your looking for, get hold of me later. I have a ton of filter socks I'll sell you for cheap... I used to use them but no longer do.

~Matt

I will be sure to do that thanks.

 

[Trueno22]

PM'd both of the offers.

 

[mechinic]

fyi

fyi

i went thru the same thing and once i got my sump set up with filter socks i found out that you have to change the socks more frequently then i did with the wetdry however much better with sock

 

[nauti1us]

OK... for what it's worth consider this...

If you've ever dove in the ocean, you'd notice that the water is full of particulate matter. The water is not crystal clear and polished.

It's the particulate matter that contains food and nutrients that your corals are trying to catch. It's the combination of planktonic life, fish waste, invert waste, excess fish food and coral waste that freely floats in the water column and travels throughout the reef feeding valuable nutrients.

That being said. Do we want excess waste floating around..? Well, not in large volumes we don't. But in small quantities, it's normal to some degree.

I've used filter socks and ultimately removed them because they stripped way too much particulate matter out of the water column. When I removed the socks, my corals really responded in a positive way. Longer polyp extension and general health appeared better. Don't forget that a good skimmer will adequately remove lots of particulate organic waste.

A couple other things to consider:
Don't over stock your reef with too many fish
Don't over feed. I feed three to four times a week conservatively.
Create large amounts of water movement inside the tank.
Consider using Ozone if applicable.
Use good reef husbandry skills by blowing between rock structures with a power head or turkey baster to free up detritus and mulm that may be stuck inside the reef structure.
And vacuum or clean the sump bottom where lots of waste and material tend to collect.

Hmmm... not preaching, just sharing what's worked very well for me these past two decades.

Cheers

Matt

 

[Trueno22]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15449973#post15449973 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nauti1us
OK... for what it's worth consider this...

If you've ever dove in the ocean, you'd notice that the water is full of particulate matter. The water is not crystal clear and polished.

It's the particulate matter that contains food and nutrients that your corals are trying to catch. It's the combination of planktonic life, fish waste, invert waste, excess fish food and coral waste that freely floats in the water column and travels throughout the reef feeding valuable nutrients.

That being said. Do we want excess waste floating around..? Well, not in large volumes we don't. But in small quantities, it's normal to some degree.

I've used filter socks and ultimately removed them because they stripped way too much particulate matter out of the water column. When I removed the socks, my corals really responded in a positive way. Longer polyp extension and general health appeared better. Don't forget that a good skimmer will adequately remove lots of particulate organic waste.

A couple other things to consider:
Don't over stock your reef with too many fish
Don't over feed. I feed three to four times a week conservatively.
Create large amounts of water movement inside the tank.
Consider using Ozone if applicable.
Use good reef husbandry skills by blowing between rock structures with a power head or turkey baster to free up detritus and mulm that may be stuck inside the reef structure.
And vacuum or clean the sump bottom where lots of waste and material tend to collect.

Hmmm... not preaching, just sharing what's worked very well for me these past two decades.

Cheers

Matt

I thought you were trying to sell filter socks lol!!!

I see your point though. I feed one froze cube of food every other day. I just have a bunch of small fish in my tank none bigger than 2 inches in a 75 gallon tank. I have a a MP40W set on wave mode running full blast so the current running through my tank is ridiculous. When I do water changes I bring out my modded maxijet and shoot every which way to loose debris.

 

[nauti1us]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15450268#post15450268 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Trueno22
I thought you were trying to sell filter socks lol!!!

Well.... truth be told I'm a hobbyiest at heart. I'm loyal to the hobby and to the many fine folks whom I'm proud to call my friends.

While it's true that I'll be happy to sell you or anyone else my used socks I still feel obligated to share my honest feelings about what I really think works best. I'm not here to make $$$ on the misfortune or misinformation that others have heard.

I've always been one to share what has worked well for me. It's all good... either way

 

[Trueno22]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15450325#post15450325 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nauti1us
Well.... truth be told I'm a hobbyiest at heart. I'm loyal to the hobby and to the many fine folks whom I'm proud to call my friends.

While it's true that I'll be happy to sell you or anyone else my used socks I still feel obligated to share my honest feelings about what I really think works best. I'm not here to make $$$ on the misfortune or misinformation that others have heard.

I've always been one to share what has worked well for me. It's all good... either way

Well that is very kind hearted of you.

but back on topic seems no one has a sump long enough to hold my Octo skimmer which is depressing lol. Why do they make these things so big?