filter socks

[jhale]

before everyone goes to sleep can someone give me advice on what type and size socks to get. I want one sock to cover both of my 1.5" drains so they need to be wide and long.
what material do you use, links would be appreciated.

thanks so much

 

[delv]

Look at filterbags.com . You need to buy in bulk though. I bbought mine at Marinedepot...they're in the sump section....

here:

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_filter_media_sock.asp?CartId=

d.

 

[bad coffee]

how far apart are your drains, and how big is the chamber of the sump they dump into?

BC

 

[jhale]

the drains are right next to eachother, they share space with the protien skimmer.
the water is about 19" deep.

I'll dig up a photo

 

[jhale]

this is when the sump was being tested, there is now the protein skimmer in front of the drains.

 

[bad coffee]

100 micron
http://www.filterbag.com/items/PENG100P1P.html
50 micron
or http://www.filterbag.com/items/PENG50P1P.html

 

[jhale]

thanks BC, but which one is better the 50 or 100 micron ?

I'm thinking the 100 for more flow, is this right?

 

[delv]

50 has larger pores...it filters up to and including 50 microns in length...you don't need smaller, plus it'll clog more quickly.

d.

 

[delv]

I wouldn't use them at all though....something else to clean...I have enough trouble wearing clean pants every day...

d.

 

[jhale]

I don't mind the cleaning, I also want them for when I blow the crap off the rocks.

I just got ten of the 100 micron, maybe I'll get some 50's as well.

you can never have enough socks

 

[herman]

J, when you blow all the crap off of the rocks the 100 micron is super useful. It will catch just about anything and keep it out of your sump and equipment. Definitely a good choice for BB tanks.

 

[jackson6745]

Jon I have a couple of bags for ya.....they're the perfect size for what you need. I no longer use them because my new sump has a holder for the type with the plastic rings.

 

[jhale]

cool, thanks Rich.

can I say I can't wait to get my rocks clean

 

[cali_reef]

Rich, I still got those 10 bags with the ring for you :lol:.

Jonathan, I have a few more to spare if you need the 100 micron bag with the ring.

 

[jackson6745]

Pierce u free tonight? I'm not working until friday so I can pass by anytime.

 

[DRZL]

I use women knee high's... 2 pairs (4 socks) for a buck. Comparable to any 100 micron sock anyday. Little trick I learned from someone at NR.com.
The most important thing to remember w/ micron sock is to clean em out constantly, by that i mean 2-3 days max...yea Fo' REAL!! If not it'll just become another sponge for crap.
W/ the Knee high's I just take it out every 2-3 day and out the garbaage' they go. Put a fresh crisp whitie in there w/ a zip-tie and boom I'm done.

 

[Deanos]

I use women knee high's... 2 pairs (4 socks) for a buck. Comparable to any 100 micron sock anyday. Little trick I learned from someone at NR.com.

 

[DRZL]

Yup...Just don't let your GF find your stash! She'll think your a cross dresser.

 

[herman]

Yup...Just don't let your GF find your stash! She'll think your a cross dresser.

HA HA HA HA thats too f*&%^n funny man!!!!

 

[House of Laughter]

Oh, I like the knee high idea, but is it the same in cost? I bought 3 100 mc at like $17 each and change them once avery 2-3 days depending on my heavy feeding hand.

I take em out, put in fresh, clean the pods et al out of the dirty's and turn them inside out for cleaning in the washing machine (double rinse, cold water only, no detergent.

In the long run, I think cost-vs-cleaning is an individual decision. I'll clean since it's all right there in the room.

House