When using socks expect to change them every 3 days, more if they are lower micron socks. If you can’t or won't change them roughly every 3 days, it's probably better not to have them at all. As they become a detritus trap and the stuff in them just rots in the tank and increases po4 and no3.
When water rises above the level of socks it means they are full and clogged, only gets worse the more full they are.
Water should pass through but not rise above them a Solid indicator of when to change them, likey 3-4 days for avg tank could be more or less to be fair with different tank conditions.
If you want to use pads or floss that you just toss same 3-4 days applied , water shouldn't rise above them and shouldn't be packed in the cup so tight that water backs up. You can get them for normally under $20 and Neptunes carriers them or maybe a bar member has some laying around. I would offer but I only have two remaining (gave my extra ones away already)as back ups for my own tank should I need to take a break from socks.
When water rises above the level of socks it means they are full and clogged, only gets worse the more full they are.
Water should pass through but not rise above them a Solid indicator of when to change them, likey 3-4 days for avg tank could be more or less to be fair with different tank conditions.
If you want to use pads or floss that you just toss same 3-4 days applied , water shouldn't rise above them and shouldn't be packed in the cup so tight that water backs up. You can get them for normally under $20 and Neptunes carriers them or maybe a bar member has some laying around. I would offer but I only have two remaining (gave my extra ones away already)as back ups for my own tank should I need to take a break from socks.
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