Filter Sock Questions?

[Mavrick813]

I have my DIY 2" overflows plumbed into a 38G tank down below my show tank, Before the water flows into the tank I have a filter sock. I believe the sock is 4" Diameter and about 12" long. Problem is that every 5 days or so the water is restricted so bad that it overflows the top of the sock. I am assuming it's the Micron size that matters here.

However, my LFS has no idea what the micron size is for the sock. Any ideas on a sock that won't clog in less then a week? Or is it standard to have to swap these things out or clean them weekly?

Mike

 

[cichlid2006]

I believe the disadvantage with filter socks is that you need to swap them out for clean ones every few days but there seem to be so many more benefits that cancel out this 10 second job.

 

[sunvalley aquarist]

I went down to the fabric store and purchased felt, brought it home, doubled it up, and made my own. I have about three spares. Probably not one micron, but work very well just the same.

 

[Mavrick813]

I believe the disadvantage with filter socks is that you need to swap them out for clean ones every few days but there seem to be so many more benefits that cancel out this 10 second job.

Ok, I'll go grab like 4-5 of them and keep them on stand by. Can they be washed and re-used? How do you guys go about washing yours if so?

Mike

 

[epond83]

This is a good place to get them, good varity. http://www.mcmaster.com/#bag-filters/=bb0e26

If you get a bigger micron they will not clog as fast but the water will not be as clean. also there are 7" x 16" bags on there so those won't clog as fast either.