So what's the difference between a mechanical filter with media versus a sock filled with carbon, purigen,other media, etc? I used an Eheim and a filter sock and see no difference. I do 25-30% water change every week and feed 3 times a day. Aside from looking unsightly I dont see what a filter sock cant do that an Eheim can.
Someone please explain to me why i need a mechanical filter?
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mechanical traps large waste, where chemical absorbs chemicals that are microscopic.
really a balanced tank with pretty of good biological filtration wont need chemical filtration most of the time
really a balanced tank with pretty of good biological filtration wont need chemical filtration most of the time
i haven't used micron filters before, but i don't think they could remove pheromones, chlorine, nitrates, etc. i know they can remove a lot of very small particles but they can't take the place of chemical filters.spongebob281;3789643; said:
note the sock is mechanical the media in the sock is chemical.
think of mechanical like a strainer.
mgk;3789668; said:
So can i ditch my Eheim and just with a filter sock with media? The media remove unwanted chemical and the sock itself remove particles.
in theory I suppose you could, but , where would your biological filter reside ? Would you also need to add a pump?spongebob281;3789703;3789703 said:
SpongeBob, do you have a sump with a canister filter? How are you wanting to use your filter sock? in a sock..