{"product_id":"seachem-filter-socks","title":"Seachem Filter Socks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical filtration that keeps your water crystal clear.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seachem Filter Socks are reusable felt filter bags that slip over your sump's drain line to trap detritus, uneaten food, and fine particulate before it breaks down into nutrients. They are the first line of mechanical filtration in any sump, for freshwater and saltwater systems alike. Rinse and reuse them, or swap in a fresh sock while one dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow your socks with chemical media like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-purigen\"\u003eSeachem Purigen\u003c\/a\u003e for polished, clear water, and browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/skimmers-reactors-filtration\"\u003eskimmers, reactors \u0026amp; filtration\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size \u0026amp; Micron\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;margin:4px 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize (ring x length)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eMicron\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4\" x 12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGeneral mechanical, high flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmaller sumps with a 4 inch sock holder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7\" x 16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFine polishing, crystal-clear water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReef and detail-focused tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e7\" x 16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGeneral mechanical, high flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEveryday use, less frequent changes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eMatch the ring diameter (4 inch or 7 inch) to your sump's filter sock holder. A lower micron number filters finer but clogs faster; a higher number moves more water and needs changing less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Filter Socks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraps particulate\u003c\/strong\u003e so waste is removed before it dissolves into your water column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable felt\u003c\/strong\u003e, rinse or machine wash and use again instead of throwing it away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo micron ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e, 100 for fine polishing or 200 for higher flow and longer intervals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e, works in any sump-based system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip the sock's ring onto your sump's filter sock holder so all the drain water passes through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it fill and filter. Detritus collects inside the felt as water flows through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange or rinse it every few days, or sooner if the flow slows. Wash in cold water without detergent and let it dry before reuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;margin:4px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eReusable felt mechanical filter sock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4\" x 12\" and 7\" x 16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicron ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100 (fine) and 200 (general)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMechanical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, rinse or wash and reuse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater sumps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-purigen\"\u003eSeachem Purigen\u003c\/a\u003e for chemical polishing after the mechanical stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-the-bag-filter-media\"\u003eSeachem The Bag\u003c\/a\u003e to hold loose media in your sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/klir-50-micron-fleece-roll\"\u003eKlir 50 Micron Fleece Roll\u003c\/a\u003e if you want a rollable mechanical media option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquaforest-af-filter-floss\"\u003eAquaforest Filter Floss\u003c\/a\u003e as a backup mechanical layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/skimmers-reactors-filtration\"\u003eskimmers, reactors \u0026amp; filtration\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat micron should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100 micron filters finer and gives you clearer water, but it clogs faster and needs changing more often. 200 micron moves more water and lasts longer between changes. Many keepers start with 200 and step to 100 when they want extra polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the ring diameter to your sump's filter sock holder. A 4 inch holder takes the 4 inch sock, and a 7 inch holder takes the 7 inch sock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reusable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Rinse or wash them in cold water without soap, let them dry, and use them again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Filter socks provide mechanical filtration in any sump, freshwater or reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seachem","offers":[{"title":"4\"x12\" 200 Micron","offer_id":48206001701083,"sku":"1553","price":8.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\"x16\" 100 Micron","offer_id":48206001733851,"sku":"1552","price":9.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\"x16\" 200 Micron","offer_id":48206001766619,"sku":"1554","price":10.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_0843d81a-64f5-48cd-a351-ae291abef7a8.png?v=1769789900","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-filter-socks","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}