nylon leggings as filter socks

[MarineTeng]

I remember reading somewhere that someone did this and was wondering if there was much of a downside to this (save perhaps the embaressment (since i'm a guy) of trying to buy them at the store) do they tear really easy?
i was thinking of maybe layering a few and then putting in some filter media like phosban or something

 

[delemi]

I use them to hold my carbon and phosphate when i decide to run it... seems to work just fine. Of course I just use my old ones after I tear holes in them, no need to waste a good pair!

 

[spongebob lover]

i have never done it with media but it sounds like a good idea

 

[kendog261]

Ive used my wifes in fresh water with media- no problems at all

 

[returnofsid]

Delemi...what if I don't have any with "runs," Can I use a good pair that I own? LOL. J/K....maybe.......

 

[Herefishyfishy]

I tried using my underwear but that was just embarrassing. My wife's nylons have worked great for carbon, covering mushroom and xenia frags onto rocks, temp prefilter, and others. As a filter sock, the holes are a bit big for all but the largest detritus.