Which socks should a fish have?
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Topic: Which socks should a fish have?
Posted By: bbauman
Subject: Which socks should a fish have?
Date Posted: December 30 2007 at 11:58pm
I bought a 4 inch filter sock with a plastic ring the other day, and I'm realizing that I need to buy socks in pairs, even for fish! 
I noticed there were two or three different kinds of socks - draw strings, plastic rings, just a bag that you'd maybe zip tie. So my question is this:
Is there a difference in getting the super huge 2 foot bag with draw string for $12 or do I get another 4 inch plastic ring type for $9? Are there any true benefits or is it just preference? ------------- 28g Cube http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23030" rel="nofollow - Beginners Guide to Saltwater Aquariums Brandon in West Jordan |
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Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 8:43am
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It's just whatever type works for you. I would think the smaller ones would be a pain because you will have to change them quite often. I use the larger ones and still change them every 4 days. Over the last few years I've collected over 20 of them now. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 9:26am
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I like the large socks with no ring. It's what works for me.
Mike -------------  |
Posted By: KludgeGuru
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 12:31pm
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I got sick of changing mine so I just left it off. -Rocks |
Posted By: jeffras
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 4:46pm
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I like the socks that are plastic micron rated (not the filter floss type). Much easier to clean and still way cheap on ebay. I also like the 2ft bag because they do fill up fast.
------------- Jeff Rasmussen |
Posted By: bbauman
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 11:22pm
I would love to do without one but it's the only way of reducing my micro bubbles.  ------------- 28g Cube http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23030" rel="nofollow - Beginners Guide to Saltwater Aquariums Brandon in West Jordan |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: January 01 2008 at 11:46am
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For me it really helped with noise and salt creep too.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: DPOULSEN
Date Posted: January 14 2008 at 12:31am
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in addition to this post. i too use filter shocks as well, the one with the ring. my question is, i clean mine in the washing machine with two caps full of bleach then let it air dry and place it back in my sump. am i doing this correctly? |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: January 14 2008 at 12:56am
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I always rinse mine twice after washing with bleach. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: dustponds10
Date Posted: January 14 2008 at 1:30am
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I didnt even know that you could wash them. just in bleach and that is it? that is nice to know. I dont run any right now but looking to run some in the future. ------------- 120 ASM G-3 T-5 lighting 130 frag system T-5 lighting asm G-1x |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: January 14 2008 at 1:37am
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Just bleach, NO soap. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: Mike Savage
Date Posted: January 14 2008 at 8:07am
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I've only ever used hot water to clean mine in the washing machine.
Mike ------------- |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: January 14 2008 at 8:32am
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I always use bleach and then wash again, (double wash) , the bleach that is left, if any, will evaporate out. This keeps them nice and white. Double washing is just a safe way to make sure that there wasn't any residual soap left from the washing machine. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: bbauman
Date Posted: January 14 2008 at 8:44am
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I started cleaning with bleach after I read that Dion was doing it. So far, great results and no problems. ------------- 28g Cube http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23030" rel="nofollow - Beginners Guide to Saltwater Aquariums Brandon in West Jordan |
Posted By: kdinkel
Date Posted: January 16 2008 at 9:20am
| So would this type work? Do I need an additional sock with this?: http://cgi.ebay.com/Filter-Sock-100-Micron-Polyester-Felt-Live-Coral_W0QQitemZ200191937197QQihZ010QQcategoryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem - http://cgi.ebay.com/Filter-Sock-100-Micron-Polyester-Felt-Live-Coral_W0QQitemZ200191937197QQihZ010QQcategoryZ46310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: January 16 2008 at 10:03am
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That should work fine. ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: jeffras
Date Posted: January 16 2008 at 11:13am
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You may be able to find them cheaper if you look around on ebay. I think I got some locally at The Aquarium for the same price as listed in your link. I like these bags and this seller has been good to work with in the past. These are a nylon mesh and not the felt. They work well and are very easy to clean out (no bleach or washing machine, just rinse them by hand) http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-Two-2-100-Micron-Nylon-Mesh-Filter-Bags-WVO_W0QQitemZ320206944466QQihZ011QQcategoryZ20758QQcmdZViewItem - http://cgi.ebay.com/Lot-of-Two-2-100-Micron-Nylon-Mesh-Filter-Bags-WVO_W0QQitemZ320206944466QQihZ011QQcategoryZ20758QQcmdZViewItem ------------- Jeff Rasmussen |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: January 16 2008 at 11:54am
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I haven't seen the nylon before. They are close to the filtering capacity but the "steel Ring" sewn in the top might be of concern.
Jeff, have you noticed any rust or other concerns? ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
Posted By: jeffras
Date Posted: January 16 2008 at 12:25pm
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Dion, I emailed them and got some without rings when I ordered. They work great. They also come in all sorts of micron ratings. I am using either 100 or 200 micron.
------------- Jeff Rasmussen |
Posted By: kdinkel
Date Posted: January 16 2008 at 4:02pm
| Thanks jeffras. I will email them as well and ask for them without the ring. Do you need just this sock, or does it need an additional liner as well? |
Posted By: jeffras
Date Posted: January 16 2008 at 4:58pm
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You just need the sock.
------------- Jeff Rasmussen |
Posted By: Dion Richins
Date Posted: January 16 2008 at 5:04pm
Sweet!! sounds like an awesome company. Ill have to look into it. Thanks, Dion ------------- http://www.customaquariumfurniture.com" rel="nofollow - Bad "censored" Cabinets Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC) |
jeffras wrote:Posted By: JS
Date Posted: January 20 2008 at 2:15am
It sounds like you guys change the socks quite often. My socks don't fill up all that fast and after 3-4 weeks water still runs through them fine. I have noticed that my water quality really degrades after about the two week mark. Maybe I shouldn't feed so much  . I am going to start changing the socks once a week and see if that helps. Has anyone noticed this problem if the socks are left on for extended periods of time.------------- Be careful who watches your tank! http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27846 |