"re-cycle" micron bags?

[Reefster]

I have an e-shopps sump that requires two bags to filter the water coming in. These things turn brown in a few days and need to be changed once a week i am presuming.

They run about $10 each and the cost is quickly adding up. Is there a different alternative to the e-shopps brand or can these things actually be washed in my washing machine?

 

[x19]

I'm not familiar with those particular "micron bags" but I can say that I was my filter socks and reuse them all the time. I have Vertex Brand socks, and I would imagine you should be able to wash the eshopps ones too.

 

[Smitty]

Yes, you can wash them with bleach and water...either by hand or in the washing machine. Just make sure you rinse it well and let it dry out before reusing.

 

[Nonfamous]

They have you covered! One suggestion about something I just learned. I just adapted the eshopps bags to my sump.

Soak the bags in RODI water for a good 24 hours before you install them if you are running a skimmer. If not, you will find that the skimmer will over react like crazy for a day or two. In may still over react for a time even when you soak them.