Removing the Filter Sock

[Rick]

Before leaving for a 4 day trip last summer,

I replaced my filter sock to ensure that it would not get cloged and
start to over flow in the sump.

Much to my suprise after returning it did what I thought it wouldnt- It
Over flowed causing the water level in the tank to drop-then burning up
my return pump.

My question is, would it really be ok to run a tank for a week with
out the use of a filter sock and have the water just run stright thru
the sump. On a normal week I have to clean and rinse the filter sock
twice a week so the over flow does not happen. Is that normal?

Any suggestions?

Rick

[JT]

i dont use sock anymore in my sump, less maintence, water quality is
great ,just use good skimmer

[kim gross]

Rick wrote:
> Before leaving for a 4 day trip last summer,
>
> I replaced my filter sock to ensure that it would not get cloged and
> start to over flow in the sump.
>
> Much to my suprise after returning it did what I thought it wouldnt- It
> Over flowed causing the water level in the tank to drop-then burning up
> my return pump.
>
> My question is, would it really be ok to run a tank for a week with
> out the use of a filter sock and have the water just run stright thru
> the sump. On a normal week I have to clean and rinse the filter sock
> twice a week so the over flow does not happen. Is that normal?
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Rick
>
I sure hope your tank would survive a few days without a sock since my
tanks have been running for a few years with no mechanical filtration
what so ever on them. I would suggest you remove it just because it is
capturing a lot of the food for your corals rather than allowing it to
be pumped back up into the tank for the corals to try and capture it again.

Kim

[Rick]

Thanks for the info, I'm taking the advice SKIM SKIM SKIM.

I just added another skimmer a backback II I had out in the garage and
hung it on my sump. It will be interesting to see how well the back
bac works and see how/if it will collect any DOC as I also have a Euro
reef skimmer that has been on the tank from day 1.

I think that the backbac is ok for a stand alone small tank, but we
will see if it gets any DOC at all. I dont think it will as the
euroreef works XLNT anyway. Just thought I give it a try as it was just
collecting dust in garage anyway.

It will be nice not having to keep checking/cleaning the filter sock
anymore. Nice to see others in the same hobbie so helpful.

THANKS/Rick



kim gross wrote:
> Rick wrote:
> > Before leaving for a 4 day trip last summer,
> >
> > I replaced my filter sock to ensure that it would not get cloged and
> > start to over flow in the sump.
> >
> > Much to my suprise after returning it did what I thought it wouldnt- It
> > Over flowed causing the water level in the tank to drop-then burning up
> > my return pump.
> >
> > My question is, would it really be ok to run a tank for a week with
> > out the use of a filter sock and have the water just run stright thru
> > the sump. On a normal week I have to clean and rinse the filter sock
> > twice a week so the over flow does not happen. Is that normal?
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Rick
> >
> I sure hope your tank would survive a few days without a sock since my
> tanks have been running for a few years with no mechanical filtration
> what so ever on them. I would suggest you remove it just because it is
> capturing a lot of the food for your corals rather than allowing it to
> be pumped back up into the tank for the corals to try and capture it again.
>
> Kim