It looks nice! You really put hard work into it.. the idea is great.. to save a lot of money… BUT, in my humble opinion, I wouldn’t buy it.. we want to make reef hobby easier, less maintenance, filter socks is already annoying changing socks every two days, but just throw in the washer and that’s it.. this one looks like changing also every two days, but more maintenance to change the sheet.. I’d rather stick to the sock. Maybe if you try an easier way, would work better! But nice job! Just need more work into it! 👍👍 keep working on it… you’ll find the way!!
You um genius! Funny guy too! Think I will check these out! I dont know how these havnt been invented before! I do have one thought though, after watching the video though and leaving the first part of comment prematurely! It takes 5 seconds to change out my filter sock but looks a bit of a hassle to wrap these, but I dont like the idea of what is left in my washer although I do numerous rinses with prime so I am using a lot of water and prime so in the long run maybe a money saver!
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own. Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
While filter cups are easier, filter socks have more surface area which is what we are going for. Love the idea and I’ve spent way more on filter equipment so while $40 for 1 seems high, your small now and getting it going. I’ll support and get 1. I hate washing filter socks, I plan on tossing each pad after each use with your unit. I have a waterbox marine X 60.2, any issues with fit?
If you’re still making these, I would redo the video where you just put the sock in at normal speed, then followed up with an explanation of how to do it, so it doesn’t seem so cumbersome. Watching how long it takes you to put the sock in turns me off to the product.
Very impressive! You peaked my curiosity. I switched from felt tired mesh because they are so much easier to clean. Have you considered something like that? Reminds me of a coffee filter basket lol thanks again!
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own. Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
Whoa $40 for 1 ? If that’s accurate. That’s pretty expensive considering it cost about $2 to $5 bucks TOPS for some Filament and couple hours depending on printer to make one. Now 2 of these for $29.95 is lot more reasonable. But hey that’s just IMO. Too each is own
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own. Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own. Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
It’s a good option to a filter socks. However, if you really want to get peoples attention it needs to be no more than $10.00. I know it’s a lost in a business sense but you sell enough volume that your material cost comes down in price and make some money. Otherwise, more than $20 in a hobby that is expensive it’s hard to justify it. One more thing who do you want to market your product? To the masses or to a group of people that can afford $50 or more price range.
I love the idea buttt, there's got to be an easier way to put that fabric into the cup?? of course as you already know yes cleaning socks is the worst but changing them is very easy. so there got to be a way to insert that fabric into the cup.
Can you confirm these fit the Waterbox 4" sock holders? The Waterbox is 105mm or 4.13 inches. I've had issues with other 4" socks not fitting correctly.
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own. Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own. Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
I can wash my filter socks so many times before they need to be replaced that this makes no sense. Not to mention, the surface area and efficiency that I get from a commercial sock is exponentially higher than anything that will fit in this space (other than a material that will need to be replaced at LEAST daily), leaves me with a hard no. I wish you good luck, but both functionally and economically, this doesn't resonate with me.
Better for me for these reasons: Cheaper: in long run (up front cost of plastic cages) Easier to clean Less maintenance - one way it's less for me is since the felt so cheap I just throw them away instead of storing and cleaning socks, but if you do wash and reuse, no turning inside out and since it lays flat its just way easier to get them fully clean, also the option of using batting material makes it so you don't need to change as often as regular filter socks (less time/work), granted you might not be cleaning the water as good, but I suppose having more filter type options is another way its better. Knowing your tank: when I used to change my socks I would pull out and put in bucket, but never look inside them. With this you naturally see what is being filtered in your tank, which has taught me a lot about my tank. If you get a pest that could have taken a while to figure out this could help you see them earlier, or if you have "good guys" you want in your tank such as clean up crew's like baby snails (from larger ones reporducing), or expensive aiptasia eating nudibranch's rather than not noticing, you will see them and can just put them back in your display tank. I will never go back to filter socks... Thanks for commenting :-)
i like it, just mmm how u turn it to put it on theres no way you can use velcro so it stays in place when putting on so u dont have to twist ??? but other wise its cool how much with shipping and everything ?? to north hollywood ca ???? ???
This is a great idea but I only see one downside for me I just got done from building my 40 gallon sump that has three filter socks that's price that you're asking that would be a fortune for me right now it was cheaper I'll probably jump on it in a heartbeat but I do like the fact that you can pick between two colors black and red I'll probably go with the red and a black cuz that's what my sump color theme is red and black
I understand that, I lowered my price today so that you can get 3 for $25 piece. I will keep working on getting my price down even lower. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one who wanted this before I started going down the rabbit hole of mass producing these. Thanks for the feedback, you new sump sounds awesome!
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own. Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
I can make a model that does, I just need to know the actual diameter and I can adjust the size. I need to put a red sea version or sku on my website, email me the diameter and lets get one made!
I like the benefits but presoaking and drying seems like a process. Would like to see you go through the process of changing them at a normal pace out your sump. Be nice if you could verify whether or not you have to presoak.
You definitely do not need to presoak, its the same as filter socks. Some vendors will include a note recommending pre-soaking your socks in RODI water. It's just to ensure no unwanted residue from manufacturing and the distribution process enter the tank, but your tank will be fine if you don't.
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own. Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
That awesome and very resourceful, my first prototype was similar to that, I just didn't like having to replace it daily, or if I put holes in the sides to try and extent the time till it clogged, I worried it wouldn't filter as good as a sock. But I know some people don't even use socks so they probably laugh at me wanting to filter every drop of water. Thanks for commenting!
Red Sea do a plastic cup witch you fill with floss (even cheaper than you’re felt) so good idea but far to expensive and looks like RedSea beat you to it
Thanks for commenting. I have tried that before, and yes it works, people have been done that for years with poly fill stuffing, lots of pro's with that method, but IMO doesn't clean as good as a filter sock does.
What's so hard about cleaning filter socks? Toss in the washer with a bit of bleach in hot, with the extra rinse cycle. Then run again with just water. Air dry and done. The washing machine does all the work. Looks like a filter sock is actually easier to swap than this as well.
Thanks for the feedback Ryan. I lowered my price today so that the more you buy the lower each filter is, with $20 a filter being the cheapest (5 pack), I made a 2 for $30 each as well. I will keep working on getting my price down. If you subscribe at the bottom of my website, I will send out an email if they go on sale or If I can get the price lower.
You need to find a Chinese manufacturer that will produce your product for less than a dollar. Your asking price of $100 isn't going to work for a piece of plastic. Not trying to rain on your parade. You get an A for effort, but this can be easily produced for a lot less. GL, regardless.
I agree, and appreciate the feedback. I was just impatient and wanted post the video. I lowered the price and included filter sheets so that it comes out to $3 a filter. I still want to lower the price, just want to make sure there is enough demand for economies of scale to do so. An injection mold would be a pricey upfront cost because of overhangs and the fact that you need 2, but then it would be super cheap to produce. With 3D printing it needs a lot of support material (doubling the amount of plastic needed). Just depends on the demand, if there is a lot then I can justify the injection molding upfront cost, or maybe even do a kickstarter to offset it.
How much would it cost for a 7 inch sock replacement?
Dose it Come in a 7 inch version?
Great idea! I just went back to using the filter floss in my red sea cups today. But your "invention" looks like a much better idea and product.
Hope the standard ones get back in stock soon! Really want to try it out!
What's the difference between your product and a media cup you just throw some filter floss in?
I’m intrigued.... I have to be honest, it’s a great idea. I’ll definitely be visiting your site
Very interested! You will be hearing from me soon. This might be your million dollar idea lol. Hope it catches on buddy
It looks nice! You really put hard work into it.. the idea is great.. to save a lot of money… BUT, in my humble opinion, I wouldn’t buy it.. we want to make reef hobby easier, less maintenance, filter socks is already annoying changing socks every two days, but just throw in the washer and that’s it.. this one looks like changing also every two days, but more maintenance to change the sheet.. I’d rather stick to the sock. Maybe if you try an easier way, would work better! But nice job! Just need more work into it! 👍👍 keep working on it… you’ll find the way!!
But wait, there's more! The most famous line from the history of infomercials.
You um genius! Funny guy too! Think I will check these out! I dont know how these havnt been invented before! I do have one thought though, after watching the video though and leaving the first part of comment prematurely! It takes 5 seconds to change out my filter sock but looks a bit of a hassle to wrap these, but I dont like the idea of what is left in my washer although I do numerous rinses with prime so I am using a lot of water and prime so in the long run maybe a money saver!
isnt this a home made version of a red sea media cup ?
You deserve more attention man hope the channel blows up
Nice design. Very inventive.
Just purchased.... Really hope it works.... Thanks brother
Hi .I went to your website I see your sold out and I'd like to buy some are you don't making / selling them or just not right now .Great video
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own.
Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
While filter cups are easier, filter socks have more surface area which is what we are going for. Love the idea and I’ve spent way more on filter equipment so while $40 for 1 seems high, your small now and getting it going. I’ll support and get 1. I hate washing filter socks, I plan on tossing each pad after each use with your unit. I have a waterbox marine X 60.2, any issues with fit?
If you’re still making these, I would redo the video where you just put the sock in at normal speed, then followed up with an explanation of how to do it, so it doesn’t seem so cumbersome. Watching how long it takes you to put the sock in turns me off to the product.
Very impressive! You peaked my curiosity. I switched from felt tired mesh because they are so much easier to clean. Have you considered something like that? Reminds me of a coffee filter basket lol thanks again!
great idea! great video! The infomercial really made me laugh
How can I order those from you? I loved the idea!
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own.
Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
Whoa $40 for 1 ? If that’s accurate. That’s pretty expensive considering it cost about $2 to $5 bucks TOPS for some Filament and couple hours depending on printer to make one. Now 2 of these for $29.95 is lot more reasonable. But hey that’s just IMO. Too each is own
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own.
Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
Brilliant AF dude, kudos! When will the waterbox version be back in stock?
i really need this for a 7" filter sock
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own.
Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
Why is Pt 2 Private? Very interested.
It’s a good option to a filter socks. However, if you really want to get peoples attention it needs to be no more than $10.00. I know it’s a lost in a business sense but you sell enough volume that your material cost comes down in price and make some money. Otherwise, more than $20 in a hobby that is expensive it’s hard to justify it. One more thing who do you want to market your product? To the masses or to a group of people that can afford $50 or more price range.
Nope! Your price point of $10.00 is way too low.
Filter socks suck. Good idea. I did something similar with the Rotter Tube a few years back.
I love the idea buttt, there's got to be an easier way to put that fabric into the cup?? of course as you already know yes cleaning socks is the worst but changing them is very easy. so there got to be a way to insert that fabric into the cup.
brilliant idea patent it seriously. Love it. Unfortunately "the items you added can’t be shipped to your address" to Australia :-(
Thanks, I am still new to shopify (service I using for shipping) I will try to get international shipping set up sorry about that.
Can you confirm these fit the Waterbox 4" sock holders? The Waterbox is 105mm or 4.13 inches. I've had issues with other 4" socks not fitting correctly.
REEFERPRENEUR!!
When will these be back in stock please
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own.
Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
Game changer !!! Do you post to the uk ??
Are you still making these, Ive been trying to order on your site and theyre always sold out.
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own.
Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
I can wash my filter socks so many times before they need to be replaced that this makes no sense. Not to mention, the surface area and efficiency that I get from a commercial sock is exponentially higher than anything that will fit in this space (other than a material that will need to be replaced at LEAST daily), leaves me with a hard no. I wish you good luck, but both functionally and economically, this doesn't resonate with me.
also I have a reefer 525xl and as you already know they make their own cup. could your fit those tanks?
just install a rollermat and enjoy the aquarium view.
U crack the code !!!! Great job
Looks good great idea. But does it work good or better??
Better for me for these reasons:
Cheaper: in long run (up front cost of plastic cages)
Easier to clean
Less maintenance - one way it's less for me is since the felt so cheap I just throw them away instead of storing and cleaning socks, but if you do wash and reuse, no turning inside out and since it lays flat its just way easier to get them fully clean, also the option of using batting material makes it so you don't need to change as often as regular filter socks (less time/work), granted you might not be cleaning the water as good, but I suppose having more filter type options is another way its better.
Knowing your tank: when I used to change my socks I would pull out and put in bucket, but never look inside them. With this you naturally see what is being filtered in your tank, which has taught me a lot about my tank. If you get a pest that could have taken a while to figure out this could help you see them earlier, or if you have "good guys" you want in your tank such as clean up crew's like baby snails (from larger ones reporducing), or expensive aiptasia eating nudibranch's rather than not noticing, you will see them and can just put them back in your display tank.
I will never go back to filter socks... Thanks for commenting :-)
i like it, just mmm how u turn it to put it on theres no way you can use velcro so it stays in place when putting on so u dont have to twist ??? but other wise its cool how much with shipping and everything ?? to north hollywood ca ???? ???
They are $30 shipping be around $10 bucks, Then velcro is not a bad idea..... I may test that and see how it works thanks.
@@reefingainteasy3754 so $40 and how manny sheets dose that come with ??? and how manny holder's your more expensive than brs lol ???
This is a great idea but I only see one downside for me I just got done from building my 40 gallon sump that has three filter socks that's price that you're asking that would be a fortune for me right now it was cheaper I'll probably jump on it in a heartbeat but I do like the fact that you can pick between two colors black and red I'll probably go with the red and a black cuz that's what my sump color theme is red and black
I understand that, I lowered my price today so that you can get 3 for $25 piece. I will keep working on getting my price down even lower. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only one who wanted this before I started going down the rabbit hole of mass producing these. Thanks for the feedback, you new sump sounds awesome!
So glad I subscribed earlier
Where do you purchase them
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own.
Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
But does it work with the red sea tanks? you have to buy red sea socks.... others dont fit in the slide tray.
I can make a model that does, I just need to know the actual diameter and I can adjust the size. I need to put a red sea version or sku on my website, email me the diameter and lets get one made!
Yo can I print one!?!?! New to the hobby
I like the benefits but presoaking and drying seems like a process.
Would like to see you go through the process of changing them at a normal pace out your sump. Be nice if you could verify whether or not you have to presoak.
You definitely do not need to presoak, its the same as filter socks. Some vendors will include a note recommending pre-soaking your socks in RODI water. It's just to ensure no unwanted residue from manufacturing and the distribution process enter the tank, but your tank will be fine if you don't.
40$... Ouch. I like the idea but there are cheaper options that would achieve the same results
While we no longer sell the physical filter socks, you can now purchase the digital STL files on our website to 3D print your own.
Check it out here: reefingainteasy.com
Cool but a 4” utensil holder from a restaurant supply store stuffed with batting works just as well, that’s what I use.
That awesome and very resourceful, my first prototype was similar to that, I just didn't like having to replace it daily, or if I put holes in the sides to try and extent the time till it clogged, I worried it wouldn't filter as good as a sock. But I know some people don't even use socks so they probably laugh at me wanting to filter every drop of water. Thanks for commenting!
Red Sea do a plastic cup witch you fill with floss (even cheaper than you’re felt) so good idea but far to expensive and looks like RedSea beat you to it
Thanks for commenting. I have tried that before, and yes it works, people have been done that for years with poly fill stuffing, lots of pro's with that method, but IMO doesn't clean as good as a filter sock does.
Dude i want 2 10 inch please How can I order?
Do you make it for an IM 25 lagoon?
I don't, but I can. I would just need to know the exact dimensions. Shoot me an email if you want to chat more about it.
What's so hard about cleaning filter socks? Toss in the washer with a bit of bleach in hot, with the extra rinse cycle. Then run again with just water. Air dry and done. The washing machine does all the work.
Looks like a filter sock is actually easier to swap than this as well.
Can I get some of these from you
Yes I sell them on my website: reefingainteasy.com/
Ditch the filter sock all together and just go up a size in protein skimmer. You will thank me later.
takes less time to mess with a actual filter sock than this thing.
Version two solves that..... coming soon
I would buy it if it came with 2 filter cage things. $60 for one? Sheesh....
Thanks for the feedback Ryan. I lowered my price today so that the more you buy the lower each filter is, with $20 a filter being the cheapest (5 pack), I made a 2 for $30 each as well. I will keep working on getting my price down. If you subscribe at the bottom of my website, I will send out an email if they go on sale or If I can get the price lower.
@@reefingainteasy3754 thanks
You need to find a Chinese manufacturer that will produce your product for less than a dollar. Your asking price of $100 isn't going to work for a piece of plastic. Not trying to rain on your parade. You get an A for effort, but this can be easily produced for a lot less. GL, regardless.
I agree, and appreciate the feedback. I was just impatient and wanted post the video. I lowered the price and included filter sheets so that it comes out to $3 a filter. I still want to lower the price, just want to make sure there is enough demand for economies of scale to do so. An injection mold would be a pricey upfront cost because of overhangs and the fact that you need 2, but then it would be super cheap to produce. With 3D printing it needs a lot of support material (doubling the amount of plastic needed). Just depends on the demand, if there is a lot then I can justify the injection molding upfront cost, or maybe even do a kickstarter to offset it.
Would rather just have 20 or so filter socks and change then every 3 days and wash when thr last one comes to be used ... pmsl.
Thats what I did for a long time, I just disliked washing them over and over again.
Filter media cup....nothing new its easily available everywhere and is very inexpensive.
out of stock.
Do yourself a favor and get it patented
Thanks!