filter socks...what size microns?

[revival]

Getting some 7" filter socks for my cichla. Question is what size microns should i use? 200? 100? 50?

For those of you doubling up your socks....what are good combos? I was told 50 microns in a 100 micron bag? I read a 200 micron sock in a 50 or 100 sock? Any one ever ran it both ways? Difference?

Just need some recommendations before i place an order. Thx in advance.

 

[Pharaoh]

I ran a 100 micron inside of a 50 micron. But, I plan to buy some of the 100/50 micron combo filter socks from McMaster-Carr on my next order.

 

[revival]

I ran a 100 micron inside of a 50 micron. But, I plan to buy some of the 100/50 micron combo filter socks from McMaster-Carr on my next order.

Thats where i was planning on getting my socks from...didnt even know they had combo socks

 

[Pharaoh]

Yeah, they are there. Someone else pointed them out to me. I skipped over them the first time I ordered.

 

[revival]

Yeah, they are there. Someone else pointed them out to me. I skipped over them the first time I ordered.

What is the difference between polyester and Polypropylene ?

 

[Pharaoh]

The polyester is the fabric, the polypropylene is the hard plastic ring in the top.

 

[revival]

The polyester is the fabric, the polypropylene is the hard plastic ring in the top.

Dont both of them come with the ring and the handle?

 

[Pharaoh]

They should all have rings and handles, but some are made with different materials.

 

[SpeshulEd]

Mine from McMaster-Carr have a metal ring inside with a sewn in handle. They're 100 micron.

I think I'm going to get some 50's or some combo ones as well. The 100's do a nice job, but just not enough...I want the water clearer!

 

[fox3]

The polyester is the fabric, the polypropylene is the hard plastic ring in the top.

The socks come in polyester _and_ polypropylene and both can come with polypropylene rings.

The polyester is a single layer felt. I have a few polypropylene socks and they are singed on the outside to keep the fibers from migrating. Ittsa a tough sock.