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01-04-2011, 05:20 PM
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you could just get a filter sock with a larger pore size, personally I hate the filter floss
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01-04-2011, 05:22 PM
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The problem I find with floss is that trying to remove it without dumping it's contents back into the tank is tough. I suppose if the rack was removeable and you didn't have to move the floss much to remove it would be better. I've actually stopped using anything, since I think that impacts plankton growth.
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01-04-2011, 05:26 PM
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I was thinking of something with a couple removable drawers so that changing them would be super easy. I think thats the way I'll go. Either that or get a larger pore sock, but I'm sure that dosen't cut the maintenance down that much.
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01-04-2011, 05:44 PM
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I have personally gone from using socks, to not... And I have to say that with the socks, water quality is just much better. They are a pain, but they do a job, and a good job they do!
Also sent you a PM, let me know.
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01-04-2011, 06:04 PM
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Exactly. I used 4 at a time, so I had 12+ in circulation. Then just throw 8 in the washing machine at the same time. No drying required.
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01-04-2011, 09:29 PM
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I gave up on filter socks after about 6 months. BIGGEST PITA cleaning those things.
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01-04-2011, 11:50 PM
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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?
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01-05-2011, 12:04 AM
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+1
nothing for me
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01-05-2011, 12:25 AM
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