Refugium

ccallahan · 09/26/2008, 03:21 PM

I currently have a 180 gallon fish with live rock setup and purchased a refugium rated for a 200 gallon aquarium. The refugium has 3 sock filters that filters before the water moves to my live rock/live sand and then to the return section. Question is how effective are the sock filters? Is there a better way to filter? Can the socks be removed and replaced with something better? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Floyd Lawson · 09/26/2008, 04:23 PM

I like filter socks, just need to keep them clean and they work great. If not maintained they can cause nitrate problems

Aquarist007 · 09/26/2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally posted by ccallahan
I currently have a 180 gallon fish with live rock setup and purchased a refugium rated for a 200 gallon aquarium. The refugium has 3 sock filters that filters before the water moves to my live rock/live sand and then to the return section. Question is how effective are the sock filters? Is there a better way to filter? Can the socks be removed and replaced with something better? Any help is greatly appreciated.

the filter socks actually help your protein skimmer perform better.

I just can't picture the need for three of them---how many drain lines do you have
Can you possibly post a picture of your sump?

09/26/2008, 03:21 PM	#1
ccallahan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 31	Refugium I currently have a 180 gallon fish with live rock setup and purchased a refugium rated for a 200 gallon aquarium. The refugium has 3 sock filters that filters before the water moves to my live rock/live sand and then to the return section. Question is how effective are the sock filters? Is there a better way to filter? Can the socks be removed and replaced with something better? Any help is greatly appreciated.

09/26/2008, 04:23 PM	#2
Floyd Lawson Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 29	I like filter socks, just need to keep them clean and they work great. If not maintained they can cause nitrate problems