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Old 04-08-2014, 05:04 AM
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Lets say that I cant. Are there any other options?
The reason I feel like I cant is because the water level in my sump is about an inch and a half to the top. and the splashing or overflow of the sock will be very close to the rim.
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Old 04-08-2014, 05:21 AM
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Take the Chaeto out...
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Old 04-08-2014, 05:23 AM
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Old 04-08-2014, 07:13 AM
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Lets say that I cant. Are there any other options?
The reason I feel like I cant is because the water level in my sump is about an inch and a half to the top. and the splashing or overflow of the sock will be very close to the rim.
How does adding a small filter sock raise your water level an inch and a half? I have two large filter socks in my sump and they don't raise the water level at all. Also They are great for clearing up water and collecting all sorts of unwanted debris. Removing the chaeto would be easiest, but id personally just add a filter sock and call it a day.
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Old 04-08-2014, 12:17 PM
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Lets say that I cant. Are there any other options?
The reason I feel like I cant is because the water level in my sump is about an inch and a half to the top. and the splashing or overflow of the sock will be very close to the rim.
The filter sock should not be in there long enough for it to overflow. It should be changed twice per week or so.

On another note, do you have enough room in your sump for the backflow when the power goes out?
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Old 04-08-2014, 04:00 PM
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The filter sock should not be in there long enough for it to overflow. It should be changed twice per week or so.

On another note, do you have enough room in your sump for the backflow when the power goes out?

Thats what I was wondering. If you only have an inch and a half where does the water go on power outage?
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Old 04-08-2014, 04:02 PM
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Old 04-08-2014, 04:06 PM
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If your cheato is falling apart then I would trim it back. Alot.

Lower the water level in your sump if you can. Are your baffled to the top
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Old 04-08-2014, 04:14 PM
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Yea im not sure how the cheato is jumping the baffle, mine just stays in the compartment thats its in
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Yea im not sure how the cheato is jumping the baffle, mine just stays in the compartment thats its in
It's probably.falling apart from low nutrients
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