Filter Socks

[N1Husker]

Who uses filter socks in their systems? What are the pros and cons to using them? Opinions? How often do you change them out?

 

[JPG@CFI]

I do on my home system. I gotta tell you, that my original design that is over 20 years old is better, and way less hassle. I used run a tower with 3 drawers that had holes for the water to drip through. Placing cheap filter floss into the drawers made cleaning them a cinch. Most things get better in time, but the filter sock isn't one in my opinion. The acrylic fabrication is much more complex in a 3 drawer tower, but it is much quieter than a sock any day. Just my .02, Jason

 

[NanaReefer]

I use em. When I see how nasty they get, it makes the PITA changing them out worth it One thing I don't like is how many Amphipods get caught up in them. But again worth it

 

[tike]

I do and I am happy with how they perform. I don't seem to get any pods caught in mine.

 

[Blue Lip]

I like them!

 

[seedlessinseattle]

I need to re-start using mine, they do work very good

 

[Krish]

I never used any. I was a more hands on guy. No sand, no filter socks, no sponges (not even on my pumps) etc. I didn't like the idea of having waste sitting and rotting so I went full commando with tons of flow and let everything stay in suspension to either be used up by corals or skimmed out. Worked well for me, but many ways to skin a cat.

 

[mfinn]

I tried using them years ago, but just got away from using them and never saw a difference.

 

[Scooterman]

but many ways to skin a cat.

There lies the problem, you skinning cats!!

 

[N1Husker]

My cat just read that post and now he's nervous.

 

[tike]

 

[gREEF Stricken]

This is GREEF Stricken's cat(Shhh, I'm not supposed to be on the computer after the whole "Kitty Porn" incident) and u have two housemates you guys can skin any way you like.


Loki

 

[ngreenaway]

when i see how much stuff gets caught up in them, im glad i have em. still have more suspended particulates than id like...eventually ill work that out. im just glad my tanks back from the dead, after only...5 months recovery time...not completely back from the dead, but we're still in the game