filter sock problem

cherubfish pair · 03/08/2013, 11:22 PM

I used filter socks extensively on my old sump but since setting up my bigger acrylic sump with 2" euro-bracing, there's nowhere to put the socks. Are there sock holders to use specifically with euro-braced sumps?

Laddy · 03/09/2013, 01:34 AM

I haven't seen any commercial sock hangers which clip to a euro braced tank, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Have you thought of making one. Plastic shops in your area can cut the pieces to fit, you glue it up. In the past I've hung plastic clips from cord or plastic ties from the top of the stand which worked well. Good luck.

azjohnny · 03/09/2013, 01:38 PM

I am able to get away with not using a sock holder. I have a ball valve connected to the drain just before it reaches the sump and there I have a 24" bungee cord that I wrap once around the ball valve and I use the plastic ring BRS socks ( they have 2 plastic handles at the top inside of the sock) and I connect the 2 ends of the cord to the handles....works really well

cherubfish pair · 03/09/2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by azjohnny

I am able to get away with not using a sock holder. I have a ball valve connected to the drain just before it reaches the sump and there I have a 24" bungee cord that I wrap once around the ball valve and I use the plastic ring BRS socks ( they have 2 plastic handles at the top inside of the sock) and I connect the 2 ends of the cord to the handles....works really well

03/08/2013, 11:22 PM	#1
cherubfish pair Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Libby, Montana Posts: 7,061 Blog Entries: 1	filter sock problem I used filter socks extensively on my old sump but since setting up my bigger acrylic sump with 2" euro-bracing, there's nowhere to put the socks. Are there sock holders to use specifically with euro-braced sumps? __________________ pairo chero Thanks for looking at my build thread and subscribe to it if you already haven't yet! Current Tank Info: thirty rimless

03/09/2013, 01:34 AM	#2
Laddy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Standing Tall on the Quarterdeck Posts: 1,001	I haven't seen any commercial sock hangers which clip to a euro braced tank, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. Have you thought of making one. Plastic shops in your area can cut the pieces to fit, you glue it up. In the past I've hung plastic clips from cord or plastic ties from the top of the stand which worked well. Good luck. __________________ James Hobbies: I enjoy moving water from point A, to point B, back to point A WANTED: True ATL Appleberry Palawanensis Frag, PM me. Current Tank Info: Current Build: 180 Reef; 55 holding tank

03/09/2013, 01:38 PM	#3
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	I am able to get away with not using a sock holder. I have a ball valve connected to the drain just before it reaches the sump and there I have a 24" bungee cord that I wrap once around the ball valve and I use the plastic ring BRS socks ( they have 2 plastic handles at the top inside of the sock) and I connect the 2 ends of the cord to the handles....works really well