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Originally Posted by Craigdillman
im thinking the filter socks (kinda suck ) shouldnt be infront of the skimmer section i want the skimmer to skim out the crap not trap it. Im debating redoing that part of the sump before i continue on the build.... what u guys think
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Actually, in most sump designs I have seen the filter sock is in fact before the skimmer section. The filter socks act as a mechanical filtration to remove larger undissolved particles before they reach the skimmer. Most people will place the filter socks right where the return lines dump display tank water into the sump, just like how your sump is designed. As HaZy said, the skimmer is designed to help remove dissolved organics.