Filter sock or no filter sock?

[trilinearmipmap]

I've never used a filter sock because I figured they would collect a lot of gunk. However my sump seems to be full of gunk and I noticed a lot of the TOTM's on Reef Central use filter socks. Just wondering how many people are using filter socks vs. not using them, and why.

[marie]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

I've never used a filter sock because I figured they would collect a lot of gunk. However my sump seems to be full of gunk and I noticed a lot of the TOTM's on Reef Central use filter socks. Just wondering how many people are using filter socks vs. not using them, and why.

I've never used them because I'm lazy and it seems like removing gunk should be a skimmers job


Lord know I paid enough for my skimmer, I figure it should be washing my dishes as well

[Marlin65]

I use them changed weekly. My sump is nice and clean other than the sponges that grow there.

[banditpowdercoat]

sometimes i do, sometimes i dont. havn"t figured if i likr thrm or not

[christyf5]

I use them, it keeps the gunk out of my sump. Doesn't do much for the main tank really, the detritus still piles up. If I could only get the fish to crap directly into the sock my tank would be fantastic

[Lance]

I use them. Change every 3 to 4 days.

[fkshiu]

As long as you're diligent enough to swap them out regularly they do a great job of catching crud and other particulates before they have a chance to turn into DOCs. A lot less crap in my sump since I started using them.

[mark]

they do collect a lot of gunk, that's a good reason to use them. Figure if the gunk not being taken out by the sock it's just staying in the tank.