filter sock or filter floss

[nes999]

im in the process of making power vac outta a eheim pump thats rated for 900 gph some pvc tubing i was curious should i use low micro sock like 25 or 1 micron or just load the pvc with filter floss.

this isnt replacing my weekly water changes i just want to do this as a inbetween cleaning.

 

[dawnmarie]

im in the process of making power vav outta a eheim pump thats rated for 900 gph some pvc tubing i was curious should i use low micro sock like 25 or 1 micron or just load the pvc with filter floss.

this isnt replacing my weekly water changes i just want to do this as a inbetween cleaning.

Did you mean Power Vac ?

 

[nes999]

yes thanks for noticing i should really type when im awake not falling asleep at the computer

 

[I<3fish]

I think you need to reword your question as it is extremely difficult to understand what you are asking. I would say filter socks are better at removing the particles than floss, but it needs to be cleaned more and is harder to apply to canisters. I would not suggest impeding any water in your system by putting things in the pipes, just keep up your current filter maintenence by riinsing off your current filter pads.

 

[john73738]

Nes,

I am thinking of the same idea using a Magnum 350 POS canister filter I have on my 75 right now. (when I replace it) I would use a sock rather than floss simply for the fact that it would be easier to clean IMO.

This is an interesting idea that I may build for the power vac

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=299178

Just my 2 cents

Bear

 

[KaiserSousay]

Neither.
Get yourself a whole house water filter.
20 micron filter cartridges are cheap and available almost everywhere.

 

[big dovii]

The guy above pretty much nailed it on the head.

 

[nes999]

after reading some of the suggestions i decided to attempt a horrible drawing on ms paint.

 

[nes999]

yeah i didnt have time to write up the project on auto cad today

 

[nes999]

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