no room for a sock
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some people doent even use one. also they do come in differnt sizes. have you tried another size?
ReeferBen
Active Member
I don't use one. I find my skimmer picks alot of the detritus up, when I use a sock I get cleaner skimmate. Generally I never need one, I also keep a powerhead mixing the sump so no detritus settles there.
Troylee
all about the diy!!!!!
That's a good thing lol... Why have the extra maintence of changing or cleaning them daily.. Let the skimmer do it's job...
tysonamedio
Community Member
the sump im using has an in-let for the down pipes(i could cut it out and rework some pipe)but if i dont have to i really dont want to.a buddy said to put come sponge in one of the cambers.an it would act like a sock.
my skimmer works great but im seeing more junk in the water lately
my skimmer works great but im seeing more junk in the water lately
joejoe1055
Active Member
just remember to clean that sponge on a regular basis
:squigglemouth:Ok, I have passed this thread several times today, and every time I find myself thinking,"why, are your shoes too tight?":xd:
mevstheworld
Salt Creep
Is your tank rr (drilled), or do you use a overflow box w/u-tube? I don't use a filter sock either and I have an overflow w/ u-tube. I buy a large sheet of filter pad and cut it to fit inside my overflow. I change it out every 2 days. I just throw out the dirty and put a new one in. For $5 i get 40 days worth(20 pieces).
tysonamedio
Community Member
mevstheworld;its a 120 w/h twin corner over flows.i like the idea of putting the filter pad in the over flow.what kind do you use?
wicked demon:i live in fla i dont wear socks much,they dont look very good with sandals.
uchin;im going to be changing out my sump in the next few month few months,so i dont wank to start chopping up yet.just looking for a quick fix.
wicked demon:i live in fla i dont wear socks much,they dont look very good with sandals.
uchin;im going to be changing out my sump in the next few month few months,so i dont wank to start chopping up yet.just looking for a quick fix.
lol I was going to say "Go barefoot!" :tongue:
I feed a ton so that is why I use a sock. I also have no rock,sand or critters in my sump so I don't want detritus settling in there. It is not a necessity though so if you plan on changes with your sump I suggest going mev's route or just run without.
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mevstheworld
Salt Creep
This is the exact one I use, but I'm sure there are several different brands that will do the same. Just make sure and get a nice size sheet and cut what ever you need from it. This one comes 18"x30", so it lasts awhile.
pugbreath
Community Member
I was just saying In My Experience socks are more trouble than they are worth. Just keep a powerhead in your sump to keep the detritus suspended and your skimmer will take care of it. Then once a month or at each water change siphon out anything in left in the sump. This is much easier than changing a sock everyday or every two days. And if you go on vacation or leave home for a few days you won't have to worry about the sock.
tysonamedio
Community Member
its not the sump,its the fact that i have a sand sifter thats driving me nuts,hes always mixing everthng up and i have a large bio load.so im getting some specs in the display tank.do you know anything about uv sanitizers?
