Lets take a poll.....

[salort]

I use to, but recently stopped. Dont really notice any real difference. My water parameters havent changed so I think i'll go forward with out them....

 

[ShiftyGirl]

We use em. I find them in the washer all the time.

 

[xthunderx]

Filter socks for me, change them out every 3 to 4 days. I've gone both ways, I just like having that "suspended in mid air" look.

Without socks, there are more particles floating around. With socks it's particle free, and crystal clear.

Corals don't seam to be affected either way.

 

[OCReefMadness]

I'm not using filter sock at all since i set up my tank. I keep 95% SPS in my 225g tank

 

[rayray]

Filter socks for me, change them out every 3 to 4 days. I've gone both ways, I just like having that "suspended in mid air" look.

Without socks, there are more particles floating around. With socks it's particle free, and crystal clear.

Corals don't seam to be affected either way.

+1 what he ^ said. plus sump is pristine.

 

[pgr11]

We use em. I find them in the washer all the time.

hehehehehehehehehe opps

 

[lowbudget]

I am a horrible example now since I pretty much killed off my tank and do really know why. But when I had my 4ft tank no sock thank was mixed with sps and zoas chalice and stuff You really don't need to be super clean

 

[R33FERnatic]

I'm using 200 micron right now and have no problems.

 

[wickedfish]

0 socks for the past 7 months and my water is crystal clear. I also have my Apex turn off the skimmer from 11pm-1030am.

 

[cymaster007]

I never used to use filter socks (had a low flow/multi chamber sump) but I use them now because my media reactor pumps will suck up and left over food that may end up in the sump. They also help with the return pipe water noise-

I have not seen any improvement or negative effects on my coral. So for me its just another hassle and item to clean/maintain :a10:

 

[Mr. Plant]

Thanks everyone for your input.... I think I am going to use a mesh sock, that I have laying around. I was using 100 micron felt sock, this sock captures everything ! I know when ever you make a change...DO IT gradually....So my thinking changing to a mesh sock will be a slight change. I want a little more nutrients to flow thru the sump back into the tank to help feed the corals. Any more thoughts ?????