Filter Sock

Capt. Nemo · 06/04/2006, 04:57 PM

Hello everyone,

When should a filter sock be used and why? What is the function of a sock and what are the drawbacks if any of using one? Thanks!

dj synystr · 06/04/2006, 05:07 PM

never all they do is trap waste and turn into a nitrate factory. i use a 100 micron filter material in my setup that all the water coming form the main and refugium passes through and i change that once a week. it just helps keep the water a bit clearer then without.

rickh · 06/04/2006, 07:20 PM

I use a filter sock. My water is particulate free and nitrate free. I have 2 socks and change them every 3-4 days. Cleaning is a snap. First I turn it inside out and rinse off the big stuff. Place the sock in a 2 quart wide mouth juice container with water. Shake it hard. Change the water a few times until it is clean. Then soak the sock in the same container with 2 oz of soap free laundry bleach for an hour. Wash with fresh water several times. Soak it over night in water with 2 drops of aquarium dechlorinate added. Hang it up to dry. Easy. R

sjm817 · 06/04/2006, 07:47 PM

Filter socks work great. They trap crud, quiet your sump and reduce microbubbles.

Phyxius · 06/04/2006, 07:51 PM

I use filter socks in mine and change them out every 2 days. They strain out some of the crud but also some of the good but water stays particle free. I bought a bunch of 100 micron from filterbag.com so I can rotate them out during the week

Capt. Nemo · 06/04/2006, 09:58 PM

Thanks guys. So I have 3 votes for a filter sock and one against. Would it be okay to clean the filter sock with bleach in my washing machine as long as its rinsed twice. I'm just a little uncomforable with the idea of cleaning anything with bleach that will go in my tank. Now how many votes for using bleach for cleaning the sock?

dkh0331 · 06/05/2006, 03:38 AM

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Originally posted by Capt. Nemo
Thanks guys. So I have 3 votes for a filter sock and one against. Would it be okay to clean the filter sock with bleach in my washing machine as long as its rinsed twice. I'm just a little uncomforable with the idea of cleaning anything with bleach that will go in my tank. Now how many votes for using bleach for cleaning the sock?

A lot of people use bleach for cleaning the sock. I let mine air out for a week before I reuse them.

I only use my filter sock when I blow off my rocks and clean the glass.

HTH

David

bmrigs · 06/05/2006, 06:04 AM

Filter socks will also cut down on microbubbles coming in from the overflow. I change mine out once a week and just dispose of it. I have a box of 60 so its a years worth. Definitely worth it.

shoddyk · 06/05/2006, 09:42 AM

You will notice a difference in the clarity of your water and the amount of debri floating around. I run a sock 24/7 and it collects everything that runs into the sump.

nukemdanno · 06/05/2006, 10:02 AM

I also use bleach and the washing machine once a week. I just pre rinse the big stuff out of it wash it on hot with about 2 tablespoons of bleach.

shoddyk · 06/05/2006, 10:04 AM

I have 2 socks so every 3-4 days I switch the sock out with a clean one. For cleaning all I do is take it outside and hose it out real good. A strong hose works good enough for me.

ToTaLCHaoS13 · 06/05/2006, 02:12 PM

I also have two socks that I rotate every 3-4 days. The one thing I also do which I have not seen mentioned is to wash in the washing machine with HOT water, not warm or cold. I've found that it gets out more of the crap... BTW, I do not use bleach at all.

06/04/2006, 04:57 PM	#1
Capt. Nemo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,102	Filter Sock Hello everyone, When should a filter sock be used and why? What is the function of a sock and what are the drawbacks if any of using one? Thanks!

06/04/2006, 05:07 PM	#2
dj synystr Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PA Posts: 843	never all they do is trap waste and turn into a nitrate factory. i use a 100 micron filter material in my setup that all the water coming form the main and refugium passes through and i change that once a week. it just helps keep the water a bit clearer then without. __________________ Dj Synystr Battlefield/WLVR/AOL Mixtape Radio Current Tank Info: 125 Gallon Room Divider Mixed Reef

06/04/2006, 07:47 PM	#4
sjm817 On Yer left! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 18,777	Filter socks work great. They trap crud, quiet your sump and reduce microbubbles. __________________ - Scott

06/04/2006, 07:51 PM	#5
Phyxius Moving About Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: RTP NC Posts: 2,405	I use filter socks in mine and change them out every 2 days. They strain out some of the crud but also some of the good but water stays particle free. I bought a bunch of 100 micron from filterbag.com so I can rotate them out during the week __________________ -Mike I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it. W. C. Fields Current Tank Info: JUST SOLD AND TOOK DOWN ALL 11/10---210g AGA, 80g sump, Tunze Streams. Tunze ATO,RK Elite Controller, RKII,Dart, GEO Calcium& Nielsen Kalk Reactors,GEO media reactor, Kaleini Rock, 3-250 watt 14k EVC , VHO..... 34g Solana and 60g cube

06/04/2006, 07:20 PM	#3
rickh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lost_in_Michigan Posts: 1,306	I use a filter sock. My water is particulate free and nitrate free. I have 2 socks and change them every 3-4 days. Cleaning is a snap. First I turn it inside out and rinse off the big stuff. Place the sock in a 2 quart wide mouth juice container with water. Shake it hard. Change the water a few times until it is clean. Then soak the sock in the same container with 2 oz of soap free laundry bleach for an hour. Wash with fresh water several times. Soak it over night in water with 2 drops of aquarium dechlorinate added. Hang it up to dry. Easy. R

06/04/2006, 09:58 PM	#6
Capt. Nemo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,102	Thanks guys. So I have 3 votes for a filter sock and one against. Would it be okay to clean the filter sock with bleach in my washing machine as long as its rinsed twice. I'm just a little uncomforable with the idea of cleaning anything with bleach that will go in my tank. Now how many votes for using bleach for cleaning the sock?

06/05/2006, 06:04 AM	#8
bmrigs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 198	Filter socks will also cut down on microbubbles coming in from the overflow. I change mine out once a week and just dispose of it. I have a box of 60 so its a years worth. Definitely worth it.

06/05/2006, 09:42 AM	#9
shoddyk Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 568	You will notice a difference in the clarity of your water and the amount of debri floating around. I run a sock 24/7 and it collects everything that runs into the sump.

06/05/2006, 10:02 AM	#10
nukemdanno Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 133	I also use bleach and the washing machine once a week. I just pre rinse the big stuff out of it wash it on hot with about 2 tablespoons of bleach.

06/05/2006, 10:04 AM	#11
shoddyk Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 568	I have 2 socks so every 3-4 days I switch the sock out with a clean one. For cleaning all I do is take it outside and hose it out real good. A strong hose works good enough for me.

06/05/2006, 02:12 PM	#12
ToTaLCHaoS13 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cartersville, GA Posts: 379	I also have two socks that I rotate every 3-4 days. The one thing I also do which I have not seen mentioned is to wash in the washing machine with HOT water, not warm or cold. I've found that it gets out more of the crap... BTW, I do not use bleach at all.