Bleaching filter socks

[jd371]

I hose down the filter sock and then into a bucket of water with just a little bleach. Once I'm down to the last sock ( 10 total ) they go into the washer for a rinse and then air dried for a couple of days.

 

[Cory]

Im curious if drying is even necessary in a big tank?

Also how much bleach do i need to use? It seems im using a ton for 3 socks.

 

[SeaJay]

Im curious if drying is even necessary in a big tank?

Also how much bleach do i need to use? It seems im using a ton for 3 socks.

Bleach evaporates. If you bleach and rinse, there could still be bleach being put into your system unless they are thoroughly dry. I wash mine inside out with just bleach in the dispenser and set it to extra rinse. Then air dry for at least a day before they go back in the sump.

 

[SeaJay]

How do you ensure the bleach doesn't get into your reef system?

Bleach evaporates. If they’re dry, there’s no bleach to put in your system.

 

[Cory]

This was why i asked if air dry is necessary

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[fishguy242]

double rinse washer air dry

 

[mike550]

Bleach evaporates. If they’re dry, there’s no bleach to put in your system.

For what it’s worth. After soaking / cleaning in bleach I soak/rinse the socks in clear water and add some Seachem prime to remove any chlorine / chloramines that may be left behind. Then a final rinse. Simply gives me peace of mind.

 

[jd371]

I have since moved on to mesh socks instead and are by far the easiest to clean. A quick rinse in the laundry sink with a little scrubbing, let them sit for few hours and they're dry and ready to go.

 

[Cory]

I have since moved on to mesh socks instead and are by far the easiest to clean. A quick rinse in the laundry sink with a little scrubbing, let them sit for few hours and they're dry and ready to go.

But do they even clean the tank much? Does your tank get crystal clear water?

 

[MrsBugmaster]

I remember a post a few years back that the guy looked at his socks under a microscope before and after washing with bleach and found that some organics still remained but were bleached white.

 

[theMeat]

Bleach soak and a good rinse is the way to go. Or better yet don’t use em

 

[jd371]

But do they even clean the tank much? Does your tank get crystal clear water?

They go from 50 up to 400 micron. My water is crystal clear.

 

[HB AL]

I just hose them really good with the garden hose then let them air dry in the sun for a few days. Been doing it like this for decades, seems to work with no ill effects, nice and simple.

 

[Waynerock]

But do they even clean the tank much? Does your tank get crystal clear water?

I use the RS 250 mesh and they work very well. I guess I could break out the felt ones for a little extra polish but I have never looked at it with the 250s and thought it needs a little polish. The felt ones are such a pain to clean all the way. I also think any thing under 250 the SPS might want to eat?