I recommend purchasing a filer sock-I just picked one up @ auction 18.00 to my door two 200 micron filters hose them down every few weeks If you PM me I can shoot you the web page.
Have you got a sump. Might not look that good stringing in the back of your tank...
They do make good couse to medium filters, just like any filter you have to watch they don't get clogged. I've made frames for them and put them in h.o.t. filters with great success (had to clean them every other day).
It's either that or get a really big centipede, but no then you'd have to get 50 pairs of high heels
Used hose should be washed out in either plain hot water or hot water with aquarium-safe detergent (Safe & Easy or Seri-Clean) sold in some pet shops. This is to remove any traces of moisturizers, perfumes, cleansers, etc. Then, hang dry them or tumble dry without any dryer sheets/softeners.