Filter floss vs Socks

[MichaelReefer]

Hello,

So I run filter floss cups in my filter instead of socks. Do you guys have any preference? I feel like my Filter floss cups clog up fairy fast (2-3 days). But do you feel like the filter socks do a better job at filtration compared to running filter floss?

Appreciate any insight.

 

[Peace River]

Hello,

So I run filter floss cups in my filter instead of socks. Do you guys have any preference? I feel like my Filter floss cups clog up fairy fast (2-3 days). But do you feel like the filter socks do a better job at filtration compared to running filter floss?

Appreciate any insight.

Great question! Part of this depends on the micron level of the filter socks that you are using.

 

[CheckeredPants]

I’m just setting up a WaterBox that came with four socks. 2 felt and 2 mesh. Im debating getting cups since the socks need to be cleaned every few days, like what you’re going through with filter floss. I like the idea of being able to just grab the used floss and toss it. Socks need to be cleaned and I have to buy multiple to keep a good rotation going of having clean ones ready.

I’m up in the air if I should get cups, but on my nano replacing floss every couple of days has been pretty effortless.

Curious to see what others say too.

 

[MichaelReefer]

I’m just setting up a WaterBox that came with four socks. 2 felt and 2 mesh. Im debating getting cups since the socks need to be cleaned every few days, like what you’re going through with filter floss. I like the idea of being able to just grab the used floss and toss it. Socks need to be cleaned and I have to buy multiple to keep a good rotation going of having clean ones ready.

I’m up in the air if I should get cups, but on my nano replacing floss every couple of days has been pretty effortless.

Curious to see what others say too.

I honestly didn't use socks at all in my Red Sea, I wen't straight to cups, but I feel like the water isn't polished as much as ive seen others...so didn't know if getting some 100 micron socks it worth the try.

 

[Hemmdog]

Neither, let it flow.

 

[Webslinger]

throw the 100 micron in for a few days a month...all i use

 

[Retro Reefer]

I stopped using socks because they are just to much trouble, tried floss in cups for a while but it’s also a pain .. now I use no mechanical filtration and my tank never looked better

 

[MichaelReefer]

So, I ran the 100 Micron for the last three days and my water is in fact WAY clearer than the filter floss cups. I got some 250s too, so I may just switch between the two every water change so I can clean the water up.

 

[italquam]

I stopped using socks because they are just to much trouble, tried floss in cups for a while but it’s also a pain .. now I use no mechanical filtration and my tank never looked better

What are you using for mechanical filtration?

 

[Smcevoy]

I stopped using socks because they are just to much trouble, tried floss in cups for a while but it’s also a pain .. now I use no mechanical filtration and my tank never looked better

Same question are your just using nothing at all?