How often do you change your filter socks?

[gordoncheers]

How often do you guys change your filter socks? Can not changing them frequently contribute to high phosphate levels?

 

[bluemon]

It can. Usually people do it weekly of cleaning and bleaching

I personally use a filter roller

 

[Spare time]

If I have low nitrate and phosphate, Id let them stay until they clog, which was typically in 2-3 days for my tank. If they were high, I'd change it daily.

 

[I never finish anythi]

I used to change every 3 days or so . Then I got a filter roller

 

[gbroadbridge]

How often do you guys change your filter socks? Can not changing them frequently contribute to high phosphate levels?

Before I installed a roller mat I used to change every second day.

 

[Fish Fan]

I personally don't like socks, and many members here at R2R don't run mechanical at all. For a sump, I'd go with media cups and some Poly-Fil, which is just like filter floss, but found much cheaper at craft stores or your local Mega-Lo-Mart, used for stuffing pillows, etc. I'd pull the Poly-Fil and ditch it between 3-7 days. It couldn't be easier or cheaper :)

Socks stink lol!

 

[edsbeaker]

When I used socks, I would change them out weekly. Twice a week might be needed, it depends on the tank.

I don’t use socks anymore. I just use some filter floss in the tray above where socks would go that I swap out once per week. If I needed mechanical filtration, I would think about installing a roller mat, but my nitrates are chronically low so don’t have the need.

 

[1112-425XL]

I have six pairs of felt socks and 1 pair of mesh socks. I change a pair every 3 or 4 days. When I get to the mesh pair I throw the felt socks in the washing machine. Run a quick wash with bleach and vinegar, then rewash with just water. Hang and dry. Then repeat. I always rinse a pair in RO water before using.