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01-04-2008, 02:24 PM
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Golden Shellback
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Rising Sun, MD
Posts: 1,282
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Filter Sock Care
Say I pick one or two up tomorrow at the LFS. I've never used one before, but I know they need to be cleaned often, like every day to every other day. How does one clean a filter sock?
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01-04-2008, 02:28 PM
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spaceman spiff
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: south of Dimples
Posts: 10,638
Reviews: 72
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a lot of folks throw them in the wash, though I'm not sure if soap is used or not. you're better off buying a number of them, that way you don't have to clean them as often.
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01-04-2008, 02:33 PM
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Golden Shellback
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Rising Sun, MD
Posts: 1,282
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I was thinking more than one would probably be a good idea. Is there a lifespan on filter socks...like say after a year just throw it out and replace it?
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01-04-2008, 03:07 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NW
Posts: 11,333
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when i used to use them I would install a plastic zipper. then lay it out flat on the concrete and spray it out good as new very quickly
youll know it when its time to retire it
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01-04-2008, 03:15 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Andover, KS
Posts: 3,506
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I use felt (on my drip tray in my sump where I usualluy put filter material and carbon etc etc...) when I stir up things in the tank cleaning and what not...the felt catches the sand dust really well and clears up my tank in no time.. anyway, after i have a few dirty pieces of this felt, I simply throw them in the wash along with all my "tank towels" with baking soda, NO SOAP... and wash on HOT and do 2 rinses... they come out white as can be...I may start using filter bags to keep the tank more sparkling and I will wash them this way too.
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180 gallon AGA RR mixed reef inwall, 100 gallon rubbermaid stock tank sump, 10 gallon hex fuge, Quiet one 5000 return pump, PCI PS-3000 skimmer with Octopus needlewheel pump, 72" Constellation from Aquactinics, 2 3250 gph powerheads, 2 250 watt heaters, 200 lbs live rock, 200 lbs pulverized limestone
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01-04-2008, 03:48 PM
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Enjoy it now
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Posts: 4,087
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I just toss mine in the washer on a regular cycle with no soap and usually add a second rinse cycle. Never had a problem  |
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01-04-2008, 03:56 PM
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ΤΏΤ
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Cottage Grove, Oregon
Posts: 834
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I just wash with bleach water, then rinse, rinse, and re-rinse till I'm comfortable drinking water filtered through it.
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01-04-2008, 04:08 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Hampstead, MD
Posts: 447
Reviews: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nyles
I just wash with bleach water, then rinse, rinse, and re-rinse till I'm comfortable drinking water filtered through it.
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Mmmm.... tastes like H20 with a splash of bleach and a hint of fish poop. 
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01-04-2008, 04:40 PM
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The Original Clownfish
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Damascus, OR
Posts: 200
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I turn mine inside out, throw in washing machine with a little bleach and no soap with hot/cold. Let it dry completely after cleaned so bleach has no effect if left there. Having multiple socks help; I swap socks, let dirty one drip dry into my sump so I don't drip water all the way to the washing machine. You could always use a dechlorinater if still wet and afraid of the bleach.
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