Need help

[cboylan1606]

So I set up a 75g display tank with the ruby36 sump everything is plumbed tank is up and running but I don’t want to run filter socks what would be a good filtration setup

 

[Mr_Knightley]

Why no filter socks? I have run them for years and never had problems, I would be interested to know why you don't want to.
A possible replacement could be a filter roller, but I have no experience with them so I cannot comment.

 

[dreamcatcherr9]

I’ve heard using media cups filled with filter floss (I am debating). I grow tired cleaning or replacing socks; but you (I) can seriously tell they work. There is no denial you can visually see them doing their jobs.

 

[cboylan1606]

Seems like they have to be changed out every other day. But I am new to all of this and was just wondering about different options more so than anything

 

[dreamcatcherr9]

Seems like they have to be changed out every other day. But I am new to all of this and was just wondering about different options more so than anything

Yes, by day 4 mine are dirty as heck. I should do every other day to keep cleaner, but twice a week is best my lazy butt can do.

 

[Auquanut]

I have always used filter socks and have been pretty happy with their effectiveness. I use 2 14" socks in my 125 and change them out every 3 days. If it goes to 4 days, I don't sweat it too much. I keep quite a few socks on hand, so I'm only washing them about once a month. To be honest, if I let them go for a week, they would probably be overflowing and doing no good.

BRS did a couple of really good videos on this topic. Might want to check them out.

Using Filter Socks in Your Reef Tank - EP 4: Saltwater Aquarium Maintenance

Filter socks are often used in saltwater tanks to keep the water column free of particles so your water looks crystal clear. If you change and clean your filter socks regularly, they can be a component of your nutrient export maintenance cycle. Most reefers use the felt filter sock on the...

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BRStv Investigates: What do your filter socks actually do?

Today on BRStv, we have a brand new episode of our series, BRStv Investigates. In this series, we explore popular reefing theories, products, methods, and what the manuals are missing, with a focus on putting them to the test! On this episode we are taking a look at filter socks, and can they...

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