Filter sock delete

[reefandfish85]

Here is what I mean..

I have WaterBox MarineX 90.3 I do like having filter sock but thinking about temporary removing them and just let let it run. my question is is there anything out there yet that I can insert into the filter sock holes and muffle the noise/splashing ? I know I could use plastic cup and filter floss, but I'm trying to go without any of these. just have the water circulate.

I used to have it before on my old 55G tank but that was my custom made sump, and like I said I don't want to remove anything just in case I want to go back to filter socks..

 

[TheHunterYall]

Cut a few holes in the sock maybe? Or one of those plastic inserts for media

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Here is what I mean..

I have WaterBox MarineX 90.3 I do like having filter sock but thinking about temporary removing them and just let let it run. my question is is there anything out there yet that I can insert into the filter sock holes and muffle the noise/splashing ? I know I could use plastic cup and filter floss, but I'm trying to go without any of these. just have the water circulate.

I used to have it before on my old 55G tank but that was my custom made sump, and like I said I don't want to remove anything just in case I want to go back to filter socks..

I have heard of 3d printed stuff for exactly this. Search for that, there’s a few vendors out there and I am having a brain fart as to the names maybe printed Reef?

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

Maybe this?

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/high-flow-flexible-filter-media-cup-4-inch-calypso-blue.html

 

[blaxsun]

Are you having a problem with raising nitrates? Not sure why you'd want to remove the filter socks unless you're planning to replace them with media cups and filter floss or a fleece roller.

 

[reefandfish85]

Are you having a problem with raising nitrates? Not sure why you'd want to remove the filter socks unless you're planning to replace them with media cups and filter floss or a fleece roller.

no issues with raising nitrates or anything just not sure if I need filter socks and wat to try running tank without , I do have skimmer and coral eating peppermint shrimp in mu sump :) ...

 

[blaxsun]

no issues with raising nitrates or anything just not sure if I need filter socks and wat to try running tank without , I do have skimmer and coral eating peppermint shrimp in mu sump :) ...

It's generally not advisable as without any kind of filtration (skimmer isn't as effective) you can spike your nitrates. But hey, it's your tank...

 

[bobnicaragua]

Just extend you pipe underwater.

 

[ReefEco]

Several places make "silencers" like this:

https://synergyreef.com/product/synergy-reef-sock-silencer/

 

[Floyd-]

I took my socks out weeks ago as a test and my tank is doing fine with just a skimmer. Phos at .06 and Nitrates at 9.00 tested with hanna