Filter sock size

marleesan · 12/03/2016, 02:46 PM

Can I use a 4 inch filter sock on a 90 gallon fowlr?

Joe0813 · 12/03/2016, 02:55 PM

you will be fine. worst thing that will happen is you will need to change it more. I use them on my 180 because it makes me change them more often

FirstContact · 12/03/2016, 04:17 PM

I usually go with something that's 7x12 or taller. But 7 inches across is good. And of course they are a lot cheaper if you buy them on line from a non-aquarium source.

Bluefish9 · 12/03/2016, 05:59 PM

I use twin 4" socks on a 150g. One does most of the works though

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A sea K · 12/04/2016, 06:37 AM

I use two 4" socks on my 80 gal, they do clog rather fast so I would think a single 4" sock would require very frequent maintenance.

nate16 · 12/04/2016, 08:26 AM

It really depends on what micro you will be using as well. With smaller size you will have less flow and vice versa. But you also want it fine enough to catch all the junk too. Normal size is around 200 microns.

DamonG · 12/04/2016, 08:39 AM

Yes, you can. I use dual 4's on my 240 system(box made to run them in series). I get 3 days out of 100 micron and 4 out of 200 on the main sock.. The secondary usually lasts for a week..

From note 5.. rip note 7

Timfish · 12/04/2016, 08:55 AM

Sure, but I wouldn't use any at all.

FirstContact · 12/04/2016, 07:02 PM

I use 50 and 100 micron socks for about 6 or more years. They keep my sump so clean, I could never imagine going back to not using socks.

12/03/2016, 02:46 PM	#1
marleesan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 327	Filter sock size Can I use a 4 inch filter sock on a 90 gallon fowlr? __________________ 90 gallon FOWLR Valentini puffer, ocellaris clown, cherub angelfish, flametail blenny, falco hawkfish, green wrasse 180 gallon reef: starry blenny, yellowtail damsel

12/03/2016, 02:55 PM	#2
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	you will be fine. worst thing that will happen is you will need to change it more. I use them on my 180 because it makes me change them more often __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

12/03/2016, 04:17 PM	#3
FirstContact Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glenn Dale, MD Posts: 1,613	I usually go with something that's 7x12 or taller. But 7 inches across is good. And of course they are a lot cheaper if you buy them on line from a non-aquarium source. __________________ No man is an island entire of itself; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne Current Tank Info: 120g Reef 100g Rubbermaid Sump, 20g Refugium; previous tank: 46g Drilled; Self Plumbed, Birds Nest, Anchor, Xenia, Zoas, Yuma Yuma Ricordea, Chalice, Mushrooms, Brain, Acan, Anenome Plate; Clams, Other Inverts, Fish, Live Rock

12/04/2016, 06:37 AM	#5
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	I use two 4" socks on my 80 gal, they do clog rather fast so I would think a single 4" sock would require very frequent maintenance. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

12/04/2016, 08:55 AM	#8
Timfish Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,985	Sure, but I wouldn't use any at all. __________________ "Our crystal clear aquaria come nowhere close to the nutrient loads that swirl around natural reefs" Charles Delbeek

12/03/2016, 05:59 PM	#4
Bluefish9 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 225	I use twin 4" socks on a 150g. One does most of the works though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12/04/2016, 08:26 AM	#6
nate16 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 80	It really depends on what micro you will be using as well. With smaller size you will have less flow and vice versa. But you also want it fine enough to catch all the junk too. Normal size is around 200 microns.

12/04/2016, 08:39 AM	#7
DamonG Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 873	Yes, you can. I use dual 4's on my 240 system(box made to run them in series). I get 3 days out of 100 micron and 4 out of 200 on the main sock.. The secondary usually lasts for a week.. From note 5.. rip note 7

12/04/2016, 07:02 PM	#9
FirstContact Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glenn Dale, MD Posts: 1,613	I use 50 and 100 micron socks for about 6 or more years. They keep my sump so clean, I could never imagine going back to not using socks. __________________ No man is an island entire of itself; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. John Donne Current Tank Info: 120g Reef 100g Rubbermaid Sump, 20g Refugium; previous tank: 46g Drilled; Self Plumbed, Birds Nest, Anchor, Xenia, Zoas, Yuma Yuma Ricordea, Chalice, Mushrooms, Brain, Acan, Anenome Plate; Clams, Other Inverts, Fish, Live Rock