No filter socks>> anyone doing this??

[atcguy]

Well I went from two filter socks in my sump to just 1 now and am even considering eliminating them all together now.. Anyone else not use them.. I think they are a bit of nitrate factories... I am using ultralith system and my water is clear with no particles in water.. I have had no ill effects after dropping one of them.... please let me know what you think./.

[marie]

Originally Posted by atcguy

Well I went from two filter socks in my sump to just 1 now and am even considering eliminating them all together now.. Anyone else not use them.. I think they are a bit of nitrate factories... I am using ultralith system and my water is clear with no particles in water.. I have had no ill effects after dropping one of them.... please let me know what you think./.

I don't bother using them, detritus is just another food source for all the little microscopic critters



Which explains why I have so many hydroids

[ferret]

I don't think the filter sock will become a nitrate factory if you replace them at regular basis. I replace mine one a week when I perform the regular water change.

[Drock169]

I agree with ferret. Although I replace mine every couple days because of my bioload.

[Railskinner]

ive being using one a while now i think they are great, change mine out every 3 days, i thought i seen a thread somewhere , for and order, i wouldn't mind getting a few more.

[surgeonfish]

It was me that ordered some from the US. They have not arrived yet. So far they have all been spoken for, but if there are any left I will post. Also, I may order again in the future and I give everyone plenty of warning on Canreef.