Sock

[Richy]

Can somebody tell me about filter socks and ware you would put them in you filter system my filter system is built in to the back of the tank carbon sponge then skimmer then balls and ring so don't know if I can use one

 

[Ingy]

Most filter socks are on the end of the outflow pipe to the sump. Not sure if you can put them on a hob filter. Those normally have their own filter media.

 

[Sniperhank]

The reasoning for wanting to put something like a filter sock on a HOB filter or skimmer would be due to the return splashing and causing salt creep. When I ran into this problem, I just put panty hose on the return to resolve this issue.

 

[Richy]

The reasoning for wanting to put something like a filter sock on a HOB filter or skimmer would be due to the return splashing and causing salt creep. When I ran into this problem, I just put panty hose on the return to resolve this issue.

So you wouldn't use it as part of your filter media or is it I just don't need it as such with the type of filter system I've got

 

[Sniperhank]

I use them as the first filter on my sump to catchlarge particles. Could be used in a similar manner if you wanted.

 

[Richy]

Think I'll give that a try thanks for that nice picture of you