Carbon in Filter Sock

Jason25 · 01-01-2008, 10:44 AM

Can I put carbon in the sock in my sump? The water is cloudy since removing the canister filter and I think carbon may help.

Witfull · 01-01-2008, 10:52 AM

yes, but i would bag it before putting in sock.

Jason25 · 01-01-2008, 10:55 AM

Can't I buy it already bagged?

framerguy · 01-01-2008, 11:07 AM

I think he's saying basically sock it before you "sock it". Just put it in some panty hose, then put in in the sump sock. It will help.

Witfull · 01-01-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by framerguy

I think he's saying basically sock it before you "sock it". Just put it in some panty hose, then put in in the sump sock. It will help.

gotta loce old pantyhose~

framerguy · 01-01-2008, 11:15 AM

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gotta loce old pantyhose~

You Bet!!

tbittner · 01-01-2008, 04:27 PM

Yes, you can buy it already bagged but you save money by buying it in bulk.

Dentoid · 01-01-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

Yes, but you save money by buying it in bulk.

Pantyhose?

Jason25 · 01-01-2008, 06:03 PM

LOL, I did buy in bulk and my GF was nice enough to let me cut up her pantyhose. Hmm if it was always this easy to get them....... NM.

Jason25 · 01-01-2008, 06:04 PM

One more thing I dosed with amquel plus today should I wait to add the carbon?

tbittner · 01-01-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dentoid

Pantyhose?

ummmm, yeah, ok, well, you know what I mean....

mps9506 · 01-01-2008, 07:08 PM

Dunno what kind of flow you have coming through your drain line, but I would consider placing elsewhere if you have high flow. I placed carbon in my filter socks before, even with the bag it turned a bunch of the carbon into dust and clogged my sock up pretty bad within the day (Yep the carbon was well rinsed).
If you don't have a ton of flow going into the sock then it may still be fine, but just something to consider.I usually just threw mine in a bag near the outlet of my skimmer.

AQTCJAK · 01-01-2008, 07:43 PM

Carbon has no effect on Amiquel

Jason25 · 01-01-2008, 07:59 PM

Ok thanks Mike and Jack.

01-01-2008, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
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01-01-2008, 11:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,264 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Carbon in Filter Sock I think he's saying basically sock it before you "sock it". Just put it in some panty hose, then put in in the sump sock. It will help. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 390gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 150g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum (\___/) This is Bunny. (=O.o=) Copy and paste him into your signature (")__(") to help him gain world domination

01-01-2008, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Carbon in Filter Sock Yes, you can buy it already bagged but you save money by buying it in bulk. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

01-01-2008, 06:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jason25 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Carbon in Filter Sock LOL, I did buy in bulk and my GF was nice enough to let me cut up her pantyhose. Hmm if it was always this easy to get them....... NM.

01-01-2008, 06:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jason25 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Carbon in Filter Sock One more thing I dosed with amquel plus today should I wait to add the carbon?

01-01-2008, 07:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,013 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Carbon in Filter Sock Dunno what kind of flow you have coming through your drain line, but I would consider placing elsewhere if you have high flow. I placed carbon in my filter socks before, even with the bag it turned a bunch of the carbon into dust and clogged my sock up pretty bad within the day (Yep the carbon was well rinsed). If you don't have a ton of flow going into the sock then it may still be fine, but just something to consider.I usually just threw mine in a bag near the outlet of my skimmer. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,844 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Carbon in Filter Sock Carbon has no effect on Amiquel __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

01-01-2008, 07:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jason25 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 981 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Carbon in Filter Sock Ok thanks Mike and Jack.

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