Done With Filter Socks! Much Easier Way!

[PeterC99]

So tired of pulling out, cleaning in the washing machine, buying bleach, & replacing filter socks! Too much work!

Replaced filter socks with these inexpensive, 3D printed filter cups! Now I replace a small piece of filter floss once a week in just a couple of seconds.

Big thanks to @Projects with Sam who printed them for me!!! Especially since my sock size was non standard!

 

[MnFish1]

Agree - I have something similar.

 

[PeterC99]

Agree - I have something similar.

Makes maintenance a breeze. Wish I knew about them from the start!

 

[MnFish1]

Makes maintenance a breeze. Wish I knew about them from the start!

On the other hand - When I was using filter socks - I merely rinsed them every week under high(er) pressure water - Never put them in a washing machine, etc.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

On the other hand - When I was using filter socks - I merely rinsed them every week under high(er) pressure water - Never put them in a washing machine, etc.

This, my ex wife would curse and scream when I washed socks. It always was with my work uniforms so everything was about as bad as it can get, laundry wise.

Admittedly there is a small part of me that misses a wet/dry setup. Just swap the filter pad once a week on water change day.

 

[PeterC99]

This, my ex wife would curse and scream when I washed socks. It always was with my work uniforms so everything was about as bad as it can get, laundry wise.

Admittedly there is a small part of me that misses a wet/dry setup. Just swap the filter pad once a week on water change day.

Did this get you out of doing the laundry????

Brillant!

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Did this get you out of doing the laundry????

Brillant!

Nah I still did my own laundry in those days. Back then my stuff reeked of jet fuel as I worked in the engine shop rebuilding engines.

 

[jphilip813]

Is there one for AIO 20gal Innovation Marine

 

[PeterC99]

Is there one for AIO 20gal Innovation Marine

Don’t know but I would check with @Projects with Sam.

He custom built my filter cups so I’m pretty sure he can custom build yours!

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

I always washed my own uniforms. Knew where I splattered Refrigerant Oil on them, for pretreatment. BTW if you have an Air Compressor in your house, route PEX B, with Crimp rings to your washer/dryer room. By Blowing Pretreatment back and forth, through the Stain, it will eliminate the Stain, without damaging the fabrics. Also good for cleaning the Dryer with Air Jets, And I drain, check, and re-pressure my WellTrol Tank Twice a year. It’s in the same room.

 

[gfox]

I choose not to use them and my tank stays clear

 

[Projects with Sam]

Is there one for AIO 20gal Innovation Marine

I'd love to make one for the IM AIO20; Its just hard without an actual model handy to take measurements from.
I'm willing todo iterative design but the shipping adds up fast.

 

[Projects with Sam]

So tired of pulling out, cleaning in the washing machine, buying bleach, & replacing filter socks! Too much work!

Replaced filter socks with these inexpensive, 3D printed filter cups! Now I replace a small piece of filter floss once a week in just a couple of seconds.

Big thanks to @Projects with Sam who printed them for me!!! Especially since my sock size was non standard!

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Those look like they fit great! Is there a lot of wiggle? I mean do the cups slide around in the openings? I was worried I would make them too big. Must have been difficult to replace your socks.

Let me know if I should include a third larger template for the floss cutouts. I was thinking the use-case would be small filter on the bottom, then a ball of filter floss, then the larger filter pad disk just under the lip though how you have it now works pretty well and way easier to change the pad. could even do easier to cut squares and just lay them in!

Also, if you can recommend any improvements I'm all ears. I DIY'd a floss roller and havent looked back so am making these vicariously through others' needs.
When I used socks I used 200 micron mesh socks on a heavily stocked Cichlid tank; I would pressure-wash the socks every week or two to clean them.

 

[Projects with Sam]

Awesome! I'm so stoked when I can make someone's experience better!

Done With Filter Socks! Much Easier Way!

So tired of pulling out, cleaning in the washing machine, buying bleach, & replacing filter socks! Too much work! Replaced filter socks with these inexpensive, 3D printed filter cups! Now I replace a small piece of filter floss once a week in just a couple of seconds. Big thanks to @Projects...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[PeterC99]

Awesome! I'm so stoked when I can make someone's experience better!

Done With Filter Socks! Much Easier Way!

So tired of pulling out, cleaning in the washing machine, buying bleach, & replacing filter socks! Too much work! Replaced filter socks with these inexpensive, 3D printed filter cups! Now I replace a small piece of filter floss once a week in just a couple of seconds. Big thanks to @Projects...

www.reef2reef.com

These filter cups are Game Changers!!!

Anything that reduces maintenance time, means more time enjoying your aquarium!

Thank you!

 

[jphilip813]

I'd love to make one for the IM AIO20; Its just hard without an actual model handy to take measurements from.
I'm willing todo iterative design but the shipping adds up fast.

PMing right now, I just went to your website...NICE options

 

[Lavey29]

Don't you have a red sea reefer tank? Didn't it come with a media cup? Mine came with a cup and socks.

 

[Projects with Sam]

PMing right now, I just went to your website...NICE options

Thanks!
I can also do colors. - if I don't have a color you want I may be able to get it.

 

[PeterC99]

Those look like they fit great! Is there a lot of wiggle? I mean do the cups slide around in the openings? I was worried I would make them too big. Must have been difficult to replace your socks.

Let me know if I should include a third larger template for the floss cutouts. I was thinking the use-case would be small filter on the bottom, then a ball of filter floss, then the larger filter pad disk just under the lip though how you have it now works pretty well and way easier to change the pad. could even do easier to cut squares and just lay them in!

Also, if you can recommend any improvements I'm all ears. I DIY'd a floss roller and havent looked back so am making these vicariously through others' needs.
When I used socks I used 200 micron mesh socks on a heavily stocked Cichlid tank; I would pressure-wash the socks every week or two to clean them.

Excellent fit and finish on your work! The cups fit perfectly in the openings. I wouldn’t change any thing. Pretty soon I will have my main display tank upstairs feeding into the second filter cup.

Extra benefit - Thinking of putting my Oxydator underneath the cups to free up more room in the sump for my Refugium.

 

[PeterC99]

Don't you have a red sea reefer tank? Didn't it come with a media cup? Mine came with a cup and socks.

The advantage with Sam’s 3D printed filter cup is that they are shorter than the Red Sea filter cups, giving you extra room in your sump for additional items.