Filter sock ??

Voxboy · 03/19/2012, 03:48 PM

Started using a sump for the first time and ordered a filter sock with bracket. Tank is up and running for a bit now and did not add the sock for fear of nitrates. Pro's and cons would be appreciated.

Thanks

seapug · 03/19/2012, 04:11 PM

pros: can make your water very clear
cons: can turn into an inline detritus teabag

Hamsternuts · 03/19/2012, 04:42 PM

I run one and I like that it filters out random bits of stuff that gets into the tank like flys, bits of styrofoam, dog hair, and other junk like that.

But, I've been wondering how much of a dent it puts in pod population, and it is definately no fun to clean because it barely fits and is a pain to remove from my sump.

I'm going to leave mine until I find a good reason to remove it. I like it.

Voxboy · 03/19/2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamsternuts

I run one and I like that it filters out random bits of stuff that gets into the tank like flys, bits of styrofoam, dog hair, and other junk like that.

But, I've been wondering how much of a dent it puts in pod population, and it is definately no fun to clean because it barely fits and is a pain to remove from my sump.

I'm going to leave mine until I find a good reason to remove it. I like it.

Barely fitting into my sump is an issue as well. I built the sump first and did not realize how big the bracket and bag were once I ordered them in.

jason2459 · 03/19/2012, 06:20 PM

I had a bracket it no longer fits with my new bigger Skimmer. I just got a draw string type sock now and suspend it into place with another string.

03/19/2012, 03:48 PM	#1
Voxboy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sault Ste Marie Posts: 410	Filter sock ?? Started using a sump for the first time and ordered a filter sock with bracket. Tank is up and running for a bit now and did not add the sock for fear of nitrates. Pro's and cons would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ Like my Grandfather...I wish to die peacefully in my sleep....unlike the screaming passengers in his car Current Tank Info: 130g mixed reef.

03/19/2012, 04:11 PM	#2
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	pros: can make your water very clear cons: can turn into an inline detritus teabag __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

03/19/2012, 06:20 PM	#5
jason2459 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,671	I had a bracket it no longer fits with my new bigger Skimmer. I just got a draw string type sock now and suspend it into place with another string. __________________ rebuild and recovery log: No more red house, you'll have to click on my name and visit my homepage! You can check out my parameters at reeftronics dot net website and look for my username. Current Tank Info: 180g mixed reef w/ a beananimal overflow to a dolomite RRUGF. \| 20g long G. Smithii Mantis Tank

03/19/2012, 04:42 PM	#3
Hamsternuts Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 137	I run one and I like that it filters out random bits of stuff that gets into the tank like flys, bits of styrofoam, dog hair, and other junk like that. But, I've been wondering how much of a dent it puts in pod population, and it is definately no fun to clean because it barely fits and is a pain to remove from my sump. I'm going to leave mine until I find a good reason to remove it. I like it.