Filter sock or no filter sock?

Oscar · #23 09-16-2008, 05:16 PM

This has been a very enlightening discussion. Other than carbon and Phosban I have only used a sock at the skimmer output to reduce microbubbles. It was of mixed success.

Below is a photo of the back of my tank when it was first being tested for leaks. You can see that there are 2 overflows. From left to right chamber 1 = now full of LR rubble, Chamber 2 = skimmer which empties into Chamber 3, Chamber 3 = refugium, Chamber 3 = return pump and heater.

Any ideas on how to use socks at the overflows? Currently using floss with marginal success.

View Poll Results: Do you use a filter sock?
No filter sock, water from the overflow goes straight to the skimmer	58	43.28%
Filter sock to filter out gunk before it goes into the sump	76	56.72%
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