Felt pad in Red Sea sump?

Fishingandreefing · Apr 18, 2020

Filter socks are expensive to replace and hassle to clean as it clogs up very quickly. Now has anyone try to buy felt pad or similar, cut a piece and leave it in the sump where the filter socks are so that the water pass through it act as filter socks? I am pretty sure I need to replace them every 3 days but if buy a lot, it’s cost effect. Thoughts?

If hobbyist already doing this, great!

Gigidoll · Apr 18, 2020

I purchased the filter cup from Red Sea, took out filter socks, and just use filter floss and my Chemipure in the cup. Easier to change and cheaper

Fishingandreefing · Apr 18, 2020

Gigidoll said:
I purchased the filter cup from Red Sea, took out filter socks, and just use filter floss and my Chemipure in the cup. Easier to change and cheaper

Great. So I guess I need 2 cups then

JCTReefer · Apr 18, 2020

A trip to the fabric store and you can find all kinds off batting material to use. I used to do this way back in the day. Polyester. Thats been about 12 years ago. I no longer use socks anymore. Don’t really see a benefit. To much of a pain. And I’m not diligent enough to change them out like I should.

Fishingandreefing · Apr 18, 2020

JCTReefer said:
A trip to the fabric store and you can find all kinds off batting material to use. I used to do this way back in the day. Polyester. Thats been about 12 years ago. I no longer use socks anymore. Don’t really see a benefit. To much of a pain. And I’m not diligent enough to change them out like I should.

I take it all fabric materials are safe then?

JCTReefer · Apr 18, 2020

Fishingandreefing said:
I take it all fabric materials are safe then?

No, I would think not. Polyester is though. You can buy it in rolls and cut to size. Id have do some research on the felt. You wouldn’t want anything with dyes.

JCTReefer · Apr 18, 2020

So far as polyester goes, as long as you buy 100% poly with no added mildew resistant chemicals or anything, you'll be fine.

JCTReefer · Apr 18, 2020

I personally don’t use socks any more. To much of a pain. And when they get clogged, they mess with my ATO. I was never good about changing them anyways. Been sockless for years now. The media cup is a good option though. I use one with no media in it. Lol. Just keeps the water flow quieter dropping into the sump. Filtermediacup.com makes the best ones I have found. They make a high flow and a regular. Diffferent sizes also. And colors.

Gigidoll · Apr 18, 2020

Fishingandreefing said:
Great. So I guess I need 2 cups then

Yes

swiss1939 · Sep 3, 2020

JCTReefer said:
So far as polyester goes, as long as you buy 100% poly with no added mildew resistant chemicals or anything, you'll be fine.

Is there a way to tell if any chemicals have been added to polyester batting? Most of these fabrics don't list chemicals added.

Fishingandreefing · Sep 3, 2020

Gigidoll said:
Yes

I got two of 2 icecap media cups and they fit but was kinda overpriced for two plastic cups lol. I put filter fiber in there and change it out weekly.

JCTReefer · Sep 3, 2020

swiss1939 said:
Is there a way to tell if any chemicals have been added to polyester batting? Most of these fabrics don't list chemicals added.

Should say something along these lines.

Rolled Stock 100% bonded polyester quilt batting The medium loft is light and airy and is great for year round warmth and comfort. It's hypo-allergenic and contains no added chemicals or flame retardants.
Width: 48 inches
Bolt size: 30 yards
This item is sold by the yard
100% bonded polyester batting,