FAQs

Our 50 micron polishing has a smaller pore size and will trap finer debris than our 100 micron. 

You want the water to flow through your regular filter pad first to trap the larger particles before the water flows through the polishing pad. This will keep your pad lasting longer before it needs to be cleaned or replaced.

You can clean our polishing pad by rinsing it in fresh water, wring out, and repeat this process until the water runs clean. If you ever need to deep clean our polishing pads, they are durable enough to be cleaned in a washing machine. To see our steps to clean the filter pad in a washer, please follow the link below: https://www.aquaticexperts.com/blogs/faq-resources/119258435-how-to-clean-felt-water-polishing-filter-pads-and-faq

One pad thick should keep your aquarium water crystal clear. With our aquarium service company we have never found it necessary to use more than one of our dual density pads. We try to rinse the pad every week or every other week depending on how heavy the livestock load is in the aquarium.

When you remove socks for cleaning, ensure they are empty by shaking them out into a bucket. Since our method uses a washing machine, it is more efficient to collect several sets of dirty socks from previous changes. 
Optional - run your washer in a hot rinse cycle to remove all soap residue (normally only necessary in older machines).
Wash socks in hot water with 3 capfuls (teaspoons) straight bleach (Sodium hypochlorite with no additives). Add an extra rinse cycle. DO NOT Use Detergent.
Place socks in a clean, chemical-free environment to dry for at least 48 hours. Should you need socks sooner - place them in a bucket with 2 gallons of water with 1/5 teaspoon of Seachem Prime or similar chlorine remover for 30 minutes. For a more detailed description of how to clean our filter socks, please visit the Resources tab on our website. https://www.aquaticexperts.com/blogs/faq-resources/64782659-how-to-clean-filter-socks-and-filter-bags-faq