Nylon stockings

[WalterMelon]

Has anyone ever tried using a nylon stocking as a filter sock?

I've heard quite a bit of talk about filter socks, but I've never seen one at any of the LFS in my area. I figured I can get two of 'em for less than a dollar at Walgreens, so if when they get all gunked up I can just toss 'em.

I figure I can make a reusable ring with a rubber band and a PVC pipe piece.

Would they clog up too fast? I couldn't find any info on the actual mesh size anywhere.

 

[RBE17]

I've not used them in an aquarium, but I've used them to pour gasoline and other liquieds through. They work real well.

 

[gomezladdams]

I have used them in aquariums to keep crushed coral in.No trouble with the fish noted

 

[frasertheking]

i used them in my ponds to hold straw to combat greenwater and i never had a problem.boil them first and give it a try.

 

[Dr Joe]

They don't clog fast enough , mesh size changes with water pressure
(stretch). If you place one on the outlet of a powerhead you may never see any detritus in it. (tho it does look kinda cool).

I use them as pre-filters on some projects, usually full length is better (less stretch). Silk ones are more consistent in mesh size.

Dr Joe

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[WalterMelon]

Cool beans... I plan to use them as a prefilter on a sump... Thanks for the input!

 

[Nic]

ive used them for media bags... worked pretty darn good....