Sock Canisters from Pro Clear Aquatic Systems

The new Sock Canisters from Pro Clear Aquatic Systems are a new way to get more filtration from your filter sock equipped sumps. Instead of using just filter socks, since so many sumps have multiple holders for them with the sock…

How to Optimize the Installation of an Automatic Filter Roll

It’s no secret that we’ve become pretty big fans of Automatic Filter Rolls as a potent replacement for using mechanical filter socks. We don’t want to think about how many hours we’ve spent cleaning them, how many gallons of water…

Hybrid Filter Sock Combines both Mesh and Felt

The new hybrid filter sock from Poseidon Flow Technologies is an interesting new concept in getting reef aquarium water as clean and clear as possible. While not displayed by themselves at MACNA 2019 last weekend, a closer look inside the…

CoralVue Reveals Revolutionary Klir Filter with ‘Drop-in’ Design

The Klir Filter by CoralVue was introduced just over six months ago and before it has even been released the automatic filter roll has been completely redesigned. The new form factor is completely different from the previous model with a…

Eshopps rectangular filter socks are a nifty option to a round version

We’re accustomed to seeing the typically round filter socks, but the new rectangular bracket design from Eshopps is a nifty departure from the traditional version. Designed for their Cube Refugium Sumps, they can easily be fitted into a custom sock…

Aquarium Automation: The Theiling Rollermat and Other Web-Filtering Technologies

The problem For the longest time, I have been trying to lengthen the maintenance interval for the filter socks on my 450-gallon system, which currently clog every two days. I tried eliminating filter socks completely for a period of time,…

Skimz EL filter sock knocks the socks off felt

While filter socks may not be the most glamorous piece of equipment in the reefing world, they are workhorses and serve a valuable purpose. Skimz is taking the lowly sock to the next level with the Skimz EL (Extended Life) filter sock…

New accessories and upgrades make Innovative Marine tanks even more desirable AIO

Innovative Marine has been laser focused on producing the best All in One aquarium for several years now. At Aquarama 2015 Innovative Marine announced a handful of improvements to the Skkye LED lights and Auqa Gadgets line are bound to…

Filter Sock Silencer from Royal Exclusiv

The Filter Sock Silencer is an ingenious new device that you may have never heard of, because before this week the thing didn’t really exist. It’s only in the last five years or so that filter socks have really hit…

Reef Dynamics filtersock adapter for your skimmer

The Reef Dynamics filtersock adapter is a simple, but clever way to add a filter sock to your filtration line up. Simply attach the filtersock adapter to your skimmer, attach the filter sock to your adapter, and you’re all set,…