Filter Sock Replacement Option

[vetteguy53081]

Have you considered filling them with pumice? They’ll last longer although decomp will contribute to nutrients. Something I don’t worry about. Rather filter something out then mechanically labor over it.

When they’re lasting close to two weeks, I’m good with that as I’ve been changing last decade or more every 3/4 days

 

[Reef.]

To be fair, these type of balls came with my nano IM Nuvo tank, never tried them tbh as I just felt the water would run over them and not through them so seemed a little useless but Innovtive Marine do sell the same type of balls for their bigger tanks to use in media cups so I guess they work.

https://www.innovative-marine.com/s...FS-Sump-Filter-Media-Cup-60-Pieces-p534873558

 

[GARRIGA]

To be fair, these type of balls came with my nano IM Nuvo tank, never tried them tbh as I just felt the water would run over them and not through them so seemed a little useless but Innovtive Marine do sell the same type of balls for their bigger tanks to use in media cups so I guess they work.

https://www.innovative-marine.com/s...FS-Sump-Filter-Media-Cup-60-Pieces-p534873558

That’s interesting. Guessing more expensive than options targeted at pool maintenance.

Compacting to reduce the size of gaps between individual balls should help capture more detritus. Don’t see any information on channeling.

 

[Finn450]

I've been using the generic pool filter balls from Amazon in a filter cup. I began with the IM filter balls...the ones on Amazon are basically the same at half the price.

 

[yOyOYoo]

Which filter balls are you using? So many options on Amazon.

 

[REEFRIED!]

Best purchase after using filter socks for a decade - Lasts me 10-14 days each sock:
Amazon:

TOOLSSIDE 4 Pack Felt Filter Socks 4 Inch - Filter Sock for Freshwater/Saltwater Aquarium - 150-Micron Filter Socks by 11.8-Inch Long, Use in Sumps/Overflows​

• New design of 4 '' aquarium filter sock, new open shape for more comfortable use, anti-overflow design, even if you forget to replace it, will not empty all the debris from the filter bag back into the aquarium. The three-dimensional weaving of this 3d honeycomb design filter sock imitates the nesting of bees.
• Premium aquarium felt filter bags are designed to drain water. Unlike past aquarium felt filter bags, these aquariums filter sock hives are permeable, non-clogging and flexible enough to be inverted for easy cleaning.
• This aquarium felt filter bags provide excellent mechanical filtration by trapping debris, helping to reduce the amount of ammonia-producing organic matter in aquariums. This long felt filter socks also help prevent large and small objects such as sand and coral from damaging your aquarium equipment.

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$19.94$19.94

These look cool. But the link doesn’t work and I cannot find them on Amazon.

 

[edsbeaker]

A lot of us use this. Easy and cheap!

Amazon product ASIN B002OUP6JE

 

[vetteguy53081]

These look cool. But the link doesn’t work and I cannot find them on Amazon.

I got these years ago and company may no longer sell with Amazon

 

[Finn450]

Which filter balls are you using? So many options on Amazon.

they're all basically the same...3.5lbs for $30...and will last you awhile.