Lets see your filter sock mounting rigs

[dave_C]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

The only thing about your idea would be noise with the possibility of water splashing into your sump. I've heard you can help that by putting 2 90s in place just before the end.
I had thought about using Unions to make sock replacement easier, and that way the main drain is under water for less noise.
So look at Dave's picture again. Now imagine the socks after the trap, instead of before the skimmer. I still have TONS of room in my return pump area next to my Chaeto tank.

Mindy, I guess there are different quality ringed socks out there.

Boy I hope this plan works out

here is two more options of you


this is the new design we have been using, it incorporates a stand pipe to control water level in the skimmer chamber