filter sock

steve_karen · 09/08/2007, 04:26 PM

I was told by a LFS that I could use a women's stocking as a filter sock. Is that true? Is anyone doing that. Is there anything else that may be better?

michaeljames · 09/08/2007, 04:30 PM

not as filtration, I use them for carbon and such, but a nylon stocking isn't going to remove the fine particles. Most store bought filter socks are broken down into how many microns they trap, my guess on a stocking would be "not enough"

Percula9 · 09/08/2007, 07:40 PM

You can put filter medium in a stocking. It can't be used as a filter in itself.

JRod · 09/09/2007, 12:12 AM

I use them myself and they work great for me.

Due to the cost, I replace them every day and my water is clear.

09/08/2007, 04:26 PM	#1
steve_karen Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: cincinnati, ohio Posts: 188	filter sock I was told by a LFS that I could use a women's stocking as a filter sock. Is that true? Is anyone doing that. Is there anything else that may be better?

09/08/2007, 04:30 PM	#2
michaeljames Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 737	not as filtration, I use them for carbon and such, but a nylon stocking isn't going to remove the fine particles. Most store bought filter socks are broken down into how many microns they trap, my guess on a stocking would be "not enough" __________________ "This tastes like crap!" "Well here, try it with some selcon and garlic..." Current Tank Info: 180g RR AGA 2 x 250w SE MH 1 x 175 SE MH 2 x 6' Super atinic VHO Iwaki 100 return Reef Octopus Skimmer

09/08/2007, 07:40 PM	#3
Percula9 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 3,819	You can put filter medium in a stocking. It can't be used as a filter in itself.

09/09/2007, 12:12 AM	#4
JRod Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, NJ Posts: 795	I use them myself and they work great for me. Due to the cost, I replace them every day and my water is clear.