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View Poll Results: What type of mechanical filtration do you prefer?
Filter sock 17 48.57%
Filter pad 8 22.86%
No mechanical filtration 9 25.71%
Something else 3 8.57%
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Old 11-14-2014, 01:35 AM
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I'm curious...

What do you guys prefer? Why?

Multiple choice if you like the combo effect!

1) Filter sock
2) Filter pad
3) No mechanical filtration
4) Something else
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Old 11-14-2014, 01:37 AM
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My preference is filter pads. I hate washing socks - pads are easier to wash.
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I like filter floss from Walmart rip a pillow and use the floss a one time deal every water change I do,stir up the dead spots in the frag system and the sumps and sometimes the main tank.When done drain the water and new water goes in then the floss is tossed away.
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Filter Floss - changed out weekly
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filter pad washed every 3-4 days
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Old 11-14-2014, 03:02 AM
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3 filter socks in a holder and swapped weekly (3 spares that dry for a week)
I don't mind washing them and find they work better for me than pads, at least in my setup
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