Other options instead of filter socks? - Page 3

PoonTang · #21 01-05-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by daveycoopa

I know it's been discussed before but what is the best way of cleaning them? Washing machine but just a rinse cycle? I've tried by hand but that sucks big time!

I use a cup of bleach and the heavy duty hot cycle and extra rinse. Then a trip through the dryer and good to go.

Coleus · #22 01-05-2011, 03:40 PM

well i used BRS "Felt" Filter Sock 4" x 14" 200 Micron and then i see that it fill up too quick so i switch to BRS "Mesh" Filter Sock 7" x 16" 200 Micron for a bigger size and easier to clean. The problem with this mesh filter sock is i don't even have to replace or clean it for a month because seems like all the small particles pass them with no problem. So now i switch back to BRS "Felt" Filter Sock but with a bigger size. It last me a week per sock and i have 6 of them so i can do switch them out every water change. When i am on my last one i just throw all my dirty one in the washer and do a normal wash (no bleach, no soap), and they just come out clean.

FishyFishy! · #23 01-05-2011, 03:46 PM

My main issue without having a filter sock, is micro bubbles from the drain. Is there an easier way of plumbing or something to get rid of the micro bubbles? My bubble trap dosn't even catch half of them.

Coleus · #24 01-05-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

My main issue without having a filter sock, is micro bubbles from the drain. Is there an easier way of plumbing or something to get rid of the micro bubbles? My bubble trap dosn't even catch half of them.

Put some liverock rubble in between your drain and bubble trap. I even put some live rock rubble between baffle. No micro bubble for me ever.

FishyFishy! · #25 01-05-2011, 03:53 PM

Maybe i'll try that today, I have a tonne of rubble in my sump. I'll move it around a bit.

fishytime · #26 01-05-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FishyFishy!

My main issue without having a filter sock, is micro bubbles from the drain. Is there an easier way of plumbing or something to get rid of the micro bubbles? My bubble trap dosn't even catch half of them.

Herbie style mang....a little late now probably for you(tho not impossible) but no micro-booblez

FishyFishy! · #27 01-05-2011, 11:34 PM

Yeah, when I bought the tank it had a pre-drilled 2" hole in the overflow. I suppose I could just do a herbie. I do also already have a 1" emergency on the left that has saved my but once already. Maybe I'll try a herbie for giggles and see what happens.

chris121277 · #28 01-05-2011, 11:43 PM

how about a rubble tower......basically an acrylic box full of rubble that the water drains threw into the sump.

http://www.reefersparadise.com/smf/i...sg3115#msg3115

reefwars · #29 01-06-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

Herbie style mang....a little late now probably for you(tho not impossible) but no micro-booblez

+11111111111111111111111111 lol honestly best thing i have ever seen super quiet super safe and no bubbles what so ever

i dont know why i never done this on any of my previous set ups lol

Madreefer · #30 01-06-2011, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chris121277

how about a rubble tower......basically an acrylic box full of rubble that the water drains threw into the sump.

http://www.reefersparadise.com/smf/i...sg3115#msg3115

That's what I use. Basement sump so water changes are done in the sump and I use a "tank only" shop vac to suck all the crap out. Simple and quick.