Poly Filter Socks

topside · 11/07/2009, 07:46 PM

I recently set up a reef ready overflow tank, and put a poly filter sock on my drain line. Within a week it has become almost clogged with some algea and possibly some food. I since have stopped all pumps when feeding , but the sock has turned greenish and still restricts some water flow. I've rinsed it and still have problems with it. Anyone help out with what they do?

nikon187 · 11/07/2009, 08:14 PM

filter socks need to be cleaned every 2-3 days, not just rinsed. Washing machine works wonders with a little bleach, then air dry to eliminate the bleach. Unless you are dilegent about cleaning them, they can become nitrate traps quite fast.

topside · 11/07/2009, 08:31 PM

thanks, you can really put some bleach in the wash and it will be acceptable to put back in the tank?

mstwell · 11/07/2009, 08:41 PM

yes - stick in the washing machine, but rinse twice. I usually add a little dechlorinator with the last rinse just for extra insurance. Never a problem. And they do keep the water a lot cleaner!

BLKTANG · 11/07/2009, 08:42 PM

These are my socks in a 2 1/2g bucket.(Only for these socks)Half full with water,& 1 cup of bleach.I have 4 in 4 out constantly every 3 days.

Just rince a dozen times or so under running water,& ring out.

11/07/2009, 07:46 PM	#1
topside Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 144	Poly Filter Socks I recently set up a reef ready overflow tank, and put a poly filter sock on my drain line. Within a week it has become almost clogged with some algea and possibly some food. I since have stopped all pumps when feeding , but the sock has turned greenish and still restricts some water flow. I've rinsed it and still have problems with it. Anyone help out with what they do? __________________ The only difference between myself and a madman is that I am not mad Current Tank Info: 75gal w/overflow & 20gal sump, t5's,softies, some SPS, love it

11/07/2009, 08:31 PM	#3
topside Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 144	thanks, you can really put some bleach in the wash and it will be acceptable to put back in the tank? __________________ The only difference between myself and a madman is that I am not mad Current Tank Info: 75gal w/overflow & 20gal sump, t5's,softies, some SPS, love it

11/07/2009, 08:42 PM	#5
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	These are my socks in a 2 1/2g bucket.(Only for these socks)Half full with water,& 1 cup of bleach.I have 4 in 4 out constantly every 3 days. Just rince a dozen times or so under running water,& ring out. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

11/07/2009, 08:14 PM	#2
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	filter socks need to be cleaned every 2-3 days, not just rinsed. Washing machine works wonders with a little bleach, then air dry to eliminate the bleach. Unless you are dilegent about cleaning them, they can become nitrate traps quite fast.

11/07/2009, 08:41 PM	#4
mstwell Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbon Hill AL Posts: 70	yes - stick in the washing machine, but rinse twice. I usually add a little dechlorinator with the last rinse just for extra insurance. Never a problem. And they do keep the water a lot cleaner!