Done With Filter Socks! Much Easier Way!

[Projects with Sam]

I used Poly-fill with my Cichlid tank. can get it pretty decently at Walmart or any crafts store. THese cups are designed to just take a wad of it and no filter floss if you're too busy to cut anything.


** I experimented with many types of filtration with those Cichlid.

 

[Sdot]

On the other hand - When I was using filter socks - I merely rinsed them every week under high(er) pressure water - Never put them in a washing machine, etc.

Power washing really makes filter socks a breeze...

 

[Willhersh34]

I have a bashsea bio-Fuge with a single holder on a 40 gallon breeder. Dumped the sock for the Red Sea cup and line the cup with pinky filter floss. I can get the floss on Amazon 12 feet for $17. The pinky stuff is good because it has a coarse side and a small micron side. I change it out weekly or when it’s clogged. Works great and I get to dump the socks I absolutely hate. Lol.

 

[V A R I A N T]

I do have this 90’ x 4’ roll that I lay on top my 18” x 24” filter tray.
this roll was $104.00. I did the math, it will last 7 years

Uh huh. We all know you wrap your Jag when parking at big box stores or the mall to avoid door dings!

 

[Projects with Sam]

I have a bashsea bio-Fuge with a single holder on a 40 gallon breeder. Dumped the sock for the Red Sea cup and line the cup with pinky filter floss. I can get the floss on Amazon 12 feet for $17. The pinky stuff is good because it has a coarse side and a small micron side. I change it out weekly or when it’s clogged. Works great and I get to dump the socks I absolutely hate. Lol.

I liked the dry-erase sticker with the octopus they gave me with my first order!

 

[14 foot reef]

Uh huh. We all know you wrap your Jag when parking at big box stores or the mall to avoid door dings!

Hope that’s a funny.
I didn’t know the roll was that size, had to leave it there and come back with my piece of junk 1997 f250 7.3 diesel power stroke

 

[GatorGreg]

Preach!!!! My pops is printing me a filter cup for my nano. I'm already tired of the filter sock

 

[PeterC99]

Preach!!!! My pops is printing me a filter cup for my nano. I'm already tired of the filter sock

Your pops? Are you saying your dad is into 3D printing?

Very impressed & very cool!!!

 

[GatorGreg]

Your pops? Are you saying your dad is into 3D printing?

Very impressed & very cool!!!

Yes sir. He's not super into it internet culture wise like sharing files and stuff. But he for sure thought it was just out of this world and had to get one. We use auto cad for a living so it was easy to get into.

 

[PeterC99]

Yes sir. He's not super into it internet culture wise like sharing files and stuff. But he for sure thought it was just out of this world and had to get one. We use auto cad for a living so it was easy to get into.

Every think about starting a Build Thread? Love to see your Nano and suspect there is some interesting stuff involved!

 

[GatorGreg]

Every think about starting a Build Thread? Love to see your Nano and suspect there is some interesting stuff involved!

I have one already but I don't know how to link it here.

 

[Projects with Sam]

Click on your face in top bar then click ‘account details’ then paste into the R2R tank thread dialog box the url for your build page

 

[MeesePolice]

Filter floss is the way

 

[MeesePolice]

Is there one for AIO 20gal Innovation Marine

Two little fishies makes one for the nuvo 20g https://aquariumdepot.ca/products/i...ine-fusion-lagoon-innovative-marine-peninsula

 

[OSUTeege]

Eggcrate over the sock opening and cut to fit filter floss pad.

 

[PeterC99]

Eggcrate over the sock opening and cut to fit filter floss pad.

That’s a nice solution!

 

[Projects with Sam]

Posted the 4" version!

4" Filter Sock Cup - Filter Sock Replacement System

Filter Sock cup for 4" Filter Sock holders. Getting tired of dealing with those huge filter socks? Look no-further... There are two ways to get the perfect filtering replacement for felt or mesh filter socks: Complete: Use some filter floss. Use included template and cutout as many disks of...

parlaquatics.com

 

[DarthChaos]

I HATE floss.....sorry - I'd I can't use a Red Sea ReefMat, I'd stick with socks.

Floss....is terrible, messy and just simply annoying.

 

[PeterC99]

I HATE floss.....sorry - I'd I can't use a Red Sea ReefMat, I'd stick with socks.

Floss....is terrible, messy and just simply annoying.

Why do you say that???

 

[DarthChaos]

Why do you say that???

I have a 90g sump right now.....with floss. Sits on egg crate - floss - then another piece of egg crate, to help spread the water.

I have pre-cut sheets of floss. Then - when I change it (cause it starts to smell), let the water drain out - toss the soaked, crud filled floss in the trash and restart. Do this a few times a week.

Also floss = no flexibility for microns. Water clarity is a huge thing. Doesn't polish my water...at all.

So why socks? Mesh (if you use fleece...I do feel bad for you) are the way to go. I can get finer microns - depending on my needs.

I can pop a mesh sock out - flip inside out and use the sprayer on my kitchen sink, clean - flip back and it's back in tank. Entire process.....takes 30 secs? I'm working on getting a sock holder constructed.

Fraction of the time it takes me to deal with floss. Lol

This is main reef tank - so, I can't get a fleece roller on it. But if I could....I'd go that route above all else.