Filter Sock Poll

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by Reef2Keep, Jan 14, 2013.

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Filter Sock Use

  1. Always

    17 vote(s)
    41.5%

  2. Never

    12 vote(s)
    29.3%

  3. Only while cycling a new tank

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Only when adding sand/rock/etc.

    1 vote(s)
    2.4%

  5. Sometimes, when I feel like it...

    12 vote(s)
    29.3%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Northern, IL
    I use BRA Mesh Filter Socks 24/7 and change every 3 weeks with zero Nitrates. They catch all the large nasty stuff and never clog, by far one of the best socks iv used. The felt clog in about 1 week and offset water in my sump causing issues.

    BRS Mesh Filter Sock with Plastic Ring - Bulk Reef Supply


    P.S. I will run Felt 5 days a month to finely polish my water.
     
    Biocube, Jan 14, 2013
    Biocube, Jan 14, 2013
    #21

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  2. Reef2Keep

    Reef2Keep Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Oceanside, CA
    Wow, pretty even results so far. I was hoping for a landslide...one way or another.
     
    Reef2Keep, Jan 15, 2013
    Reef2Keep, Jan 15, 2013
    #22
  3. rayjay

    rayjay Gigas Clam

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    Location:
    London, ON, Canada
    I've not used them in my 19+ years of reefing. I want all my tanks to have as much zooplankton floating around as possible for a natural coral feed as well as other microcosms that can capture it.
     
    rayjay, Jan 15, 2013
    rayjay, Jan 15, 2013
    #23
  4. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    Location:
    Punta Gorda FL
    ive always used filter pad/fiber and changed them out on water change or when they really overly nasty
     
    skyvern2130, Jan 15, 2013
    skyvern2130, Jan 15, 2013
    #24
  5. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    Location:
    CT
    Yes I use Marine Stress Coat to get rid of the bleach they are washed in. Usually let them sit for a day in a bucket and then hang dry.
     
    MoJoe, Jan 16, 2013
    MoJoe, Jan 16, 2013
    #25
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