Filter sock 225 thin mesh

[bandos507]

Hi ! Quick question … the filter sock… how often do you clean it? Is it reusable?? How do you clean? Thank you!!

 

[blaxsun]

Every time I remove it, which for my tank is about 3 days. Yes, entirely reusable. Invert, rinse and scrub under warm water - then throw into the laundry when you've accumulated enough for a batch.

 

[bandos507]

Every time I remove it, which for my tank is about 3 days. Yes, entirely reusable. Invert, rinse and scrub under warm water - then throw into the laundry when you've accumulated enough for a batch.

It’s ok to rinse under hot tap water ??

I don’t always have to throw in the washer right? That could be every like 2 weeks.
And with a capful of bleach only ?

 

[blaxsun]

It’s ok to rinse under hot tap water ??

I don’t always have to throw in the washer right? That could be every like 2 weeks.
And with a capful of bleach only ?

Yes. I always launder them after they get full, but that's just me. I use OxiClean but many others do use bleach, yes.

 

[bandos507]

I’m thinking about buying 200 micron filter socks. Is there any downside to this? Are they better ?? Thank you

 

[mindme]

I’m thinking about buying 200 micron filter socks. Is there any downside to this? Are they better ?? Thank you

The lower the micron, the more it filters.

I use 100 micron socks that I am currently changing daily. My sump previously had 6 sock holders, but I put a piece of glass over all but 2 of them. In 1 of the holders I keep a 100 micron sock, in the other I use for carbon.

The upside is that my water is much more clear this way.

The downside of the lower micron is that it clogs up quicker. That is why I have to change mine daily. I could probably go 2 days most of the time, but it would be clogged by the 2nd day for sure. And when I first started doing it after previously using 200 micron, they would clog in 1 day.

Of course, I could use more socks and distribute them out to make them last longer between changing, but I'm liking the daily thing and I know it will help with nutrient export this way.

Overall, it's been found that if you leave them in for more than 3 days, they will add nutrients. So you probably want to swap them every 3 days minimum.

And yes, 100% reusable. I wouldn't use them otherwise.

 

[bandos507]

The lower the micron, the more it filters.

I use 100 micron socks that I am currently changing daily. My sump previously had 6 sock holders, but I put a piece of glass over all but 2 of them. In 1 of the holders I keep a 100 micron sock, in the other I use for carbon.

The upside is that my water is much more clear this way.

The downside of the lower micron is that it clogs up quicker. That is why I have to change mine daily. I could probably go 2 days most of the time, but it would be clogged by the 2nd day for sure. And when I first started doing it after previously using 200 micron, they would clog in 1 day.

Of course, I could use more socks and distribute them out to make them last longer between changing, but I'm liking the daily thing and I know it will help with nutrient export this way.

Overall, it's been found that if you leave them in for more than 3 days, they will add nutrients. So you probably want to swap them every 3 days minimum.

And yes, 100% reusable. I wouldn't use them otherwise.

Awesome thank you for info!!

I only have one in the meantime. I just ordered more but they won’t arrive for another 3 days.

can I in the meantime rinse in hot water and place it back ?