A Filter Sock Thread

[dxdx]

how do 25 socks last 2 years if you're throwing them away after each use? I run 2 at a time and have to change them out at least once a week, am I doing something wrong???

 

[DIDYSIS]

He runs 12 on his system at a time so only 5 gph flows to each sock so they last for a really really long time. :what:

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[Egon]

how do 25 socks last 2 years if you're throwing them away after each use? I run 2 at a time and have to change them out at least once a week, am I doing something wrong???

I have a 180 with a 2 foot Aba aba in it. I change the sock once a month. So.........12 months X 2 years = 24 crap I was off by one

I'm new to filter socks so I'm starting off slow. I like them but they are a PITA to clean because I'm lazy. I quit doing water changes years ago also....

If I can get the filter socks for less than $4 then I will keep using them.

 

[jcardona1]

how do 25 socks last 2 years if you're throwing them away after each use? I run 2 at a time and have to change them out at least once a week, am I doing something wrong???

Too many variables to compare. Micron size, sock size, fish load, substrate vs bare bottom, types of food you feed, etc etc.

 

[horseplay]

All washed up and good to go. I think 10 this wash. View attachment 822460

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Nice picture. Regular detergent and bleach?

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[DIDYSIS]

At this point I am not using bleach or anything on most of my washes. But this one had a bit of smell to it from staying moist in the bucket so super wash half cup of bleach extra rinse. Then sent through again no bleach. Double washed.

Nice picture. Regular detergent and bleach?

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[cordero01]

www.dudadiesel.com/filters.php as great prices and lots of microon size

 

[DIDYSIS]

Has anyone used Nylon monofilament (NMO) filter bags or socks?? I talked with a lady the other day at a place and she was saying these would be the best option for aquarium filtration with her knowledge. Wondering if anyone has tried them, She was saying they would be allot easier to clean out and reuse keeping a perfect micron rating as when we wash filter socks we lose a bit of the micron rating each time we wash them. Any ideas before I order 4 of them and try them??

 

[aldiaz33]

Never heard of them, but keep us posted if you end up trying them out. They look like they would be easier to clean, but who knows.

 

[Dan F]

Has anyone used Nylon monofilament (NMO) filter bags or socks?? I talked with a lady the other day at a place and she was saying these would be the best option for aquarium filtration with her knowledge. Wondering if anyone has tried them, She was saying they would be allot easier to clean out and reuse keeping a perfect micron rating as when we wash filter socks we lose a bit of the micron rating each time we wash them. Any ideas before I order 4 of them and try them??

I would be curious to see how they work. From what I have read the mesh-type bags clog faster than a felt bag of the same micron rating. If they are a whole lot easier to clean it might be worth it to give up some cleaning interval time in exchange for less cleaning effort.