Filter foam/wool vs filter bag

[clownfish_forever]

Hi brothers,

I need some advices on mechanical filtration.

1) Which one is better? filter foam/wool vs. filter bag?

2) Filter bags come with different micron, I believe the smaller the number the smaller is the pore size? If yes, isnt the smallest micron the best since it can be used to trap the smallest of particles.

3) I heard filter bags can be washed and reused. Any guidelines as to when to replace them?

Thank you.

[Harlequinmania]

Hi brothers,

I need some advices on mechanical filtration.

1) Which one is better? filter foam/wool vs. filter bag?

2) Filter bags come with different micron, I believe the smaller the number the smaller is the pore size? If yes, isnt the smallest micron the best since it can be used to trap the smallest of particles.

3) I heard filter bags can be washed and reused. Any guidelines as to when to replace them?

Thank you.

Filter bag can filter particles up to micron and some online site even said that it is so fine that it can even filter off parasites in the water.

However, the bad side of it tends to choke easily so prepare to take it out to wash regularly.

Hope it helps

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[Gideon]

HI Bros,

Usually how you wash the Filter bag? Using the tank water , DO/DI water or tap water ?

[clownfish_forever]

Filter bag can filter particles up to micron and some online site even said that it is so fine that it can even filter off parasites in the water. However, the bad side of it tends to choke easily so prepare to take it out to wash regularly. Hope it helps Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Thank you

[yangster]

filter foam, use and throw away once a week.... no fuss

[sol]

Anyone could advise, even with weekly washing..how long can the filter bag lasts? Anything to look out for? I washed mine but never been able to fully clean it..

[sherman]

Maybe an ultrasonic cleaner can do the job better then normal cleaning and boiling

[linko]

I have to change and clean my filter bag twice per week as usual. I got very bore to do that. Thanks alot to Bro Sherman for your input. My new gadget should be ultrasonic cleaner. Cheers!

[ATcraz]

Used water hosed connected to a fine nozzle spray(high pressure) to clean filter socks. Works very well and cut short my cleaning time significantly.

[ATcraz]

Used water hose connected to a fine nozzle spray(high pressure) to clean filter socks. Works very well and cut short my cleaning time significantly.

[I love angel]

Maybe an ultrasonic cleaner can do the job better then normal cleaning and boiling

How the ultrasonic cleaner looks like? Where to buy?