Other options instead of filter socks?

[fishytime]

any fabric media(sponge, floss, sock) unless religiously cleaned or replaced will end up leaching nitrates back into the system, never mind the cost to replace or clean.....so I say, why bother?

[wingedfish]

+1
nothing for me

[bryceschutte]

I dont understand what is so difficult about them. I throw mine in the washing machine, spin dry and throw it back in the tank. Easy as pie.

[Dez]

I tried them too, but then I just go with nothing. Once every few months to half year, siphon out the detritus that has settled in the sump.