Sump Socks

masgatigata · 01/26/2013, 09:54 AM

I have an eshopps model 1 sump with filter socks. I also have a protein skimmer that collects quite a bit of gunk. My question is, are the socks necessary? Can I run the sump without them or are they integral to keeping the tank clean?

keithhays · 01/26/2013, 10:07 AM

Protein skimmers don't pull out the same stuff as filter socks generally. If you want filter out items that would likely sink quickly through the bubbles or not rise up in the first place, then you will need something like a filter sock.

chrisfont23 · 01/26/2013, 10:12 AM

Panty hose. Been working for me for a few yrs now.

keithhays · 01/26/2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisfont23

Panty hose. Been working for me for a few yrs now.

We assume you mean as a filter for your tank right...

chrisfont23 · 01/26/2013, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by keithhays

We assume you mean as a filter for your tank right...

Ha ha. Yes. Although....

masgatigata · 01/26/2013, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the info...I might just try the hose. For the sump that is.

cloak · 01/26/2013, 11:37 AM

I've never ran a filter sock 24/7, and have gotten by just fine. It seems like more and more hobbyists are getting rid of them these days. I do however use one for an hour or so to polish the water during a water change, but that's about it. This is after I've used a powerhead to stir everything up in the sump, and blow the detritus off the rocks in the DT.

dkh0331 · 01/27/2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cloak

I've never ran a filter sock 24/7, and have gotten by just fine. It seems like more and more hobbyists are getting rid of them these days. I do however use one for an hour or so to polish the water during a water change, but that's about it. This is after I've used a powerhead to stir everything up in the sump, and blow the detritus off the rocks in the DT.

This - altho I run it for the day after I blow off my rocks.

slajiness · 01/27/2013, 09:40 AM

I am going to try the pantyhose for a few hours.

keithhays · 01/27/2013, 10:03 AM

btw, if you do the sock thing and you just put them in to shine up the water i.e. while you are watching.. go with 25 micron.

If you want to run them all the time, then probably the 100 micron. The 200 micron don't do a lot except keep rocks out you pumps...only a slight exaggeration. You will have to swap them regularly, get several.

01/26/2013, 09:54 AM	#1
masgatigata Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 121	Sump Socks I have an eshopps model 1 sump with filter socks. I also have a protein skimmer that collects quite a bit of gunk. My question is, are the socks necessary? Can I run the sump without them or are they integral to keeping the tank clean?

01/26/2013, 11:37 AM	#7
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	I've never ran a filter sock 24/7, and have gotten by just fine. It seems like more and more hobbyists are getting rid of them these days. I do however use one for an hour or so to polish the water during a water change, but that's about it. This is after I've used a powerhead to stir everything up in the sump, and blow the detritus off the rocks in the DT. Last edited by cloak; 01/26/2013 at 12:03 PM.

01/26/2013, 10:07 AM	#2
keithhays Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,259	Protein skimmers don't pull out the same stuff as filter socks generally. If you want filter out items that would likely sink quickly through the bubbles or not rise up in the first place, then you will need something like a filter sock.

01/26/2013, 10:12 AM	#3
chrisfont23 Reef Monster Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,343	Panty hose. Been working for me for a few yrs now.

01/26/2013, 11:26 AM	#6
masgatigata Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 121	Thanks for the info...I might just try the hose. For the sump that is.

01/27/2013, 09:40 AM	#9
slajiness Moved On Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 179	I am going to try the pantyhose for a few hours.

01/27/2013, 10:03 AM	#10
keithhays Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,259	btw, if you do the sock thing and you just put them in to shine up the water i.e. while you are watching.. go with 25 micron. If you want to run them all the time, then probably the 100 micron. The 200 micron don't do a lot except keep rocks out you pumps...only a slight exaggeration. You will have to swap them regularly, get several.