flow through the sump

[Der_Iron_Chef]

You can limit the output of your pump with no ill effects. It's only when you limit the input that you start creating problems for the pump.

[kwirky]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

You can limit the output of your pump with no ill effects. It's only when you limit the input that you start creating problems for the pump.

thanks. gonna turn it down a bit right now.

and about those filter socks for the returns, how often should they be changed?

[Pescador]

Originally Posted by kwirky

thanks. gonna turn it down a bit right now.

and about those filter socks for the returns, how often should they be changed?

My turnover is about 4.5x per hour and my return is split into two 7" dia. filter socks (the output of the two skimmers share one as well). My turnover seems to keep the cheato happy and the socks take care of the bubbles.
I throw the 3 filters into the washer once a week and change them out with a fresh set.

[danny zubot]

My turnover seems to keep the cheato happy and the socks take care of the bubbles.

Does lower turn over create a better environment for growing chaeto?

[Pescador]

Originally Posted by danny zubot

Does lower turn over create a better environment for growing chaeto?

I know people recommend having it tumbling in a faster flow but I turn it over by hand once in while and I'm taking out about a grocery bag full a month.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

Originally Posted by Pescador

My turnover is about 4.5x per hour and my return is split into two 7" dia. filter socks (the output of the two skimmers share one as well). My turnover seems to keep the cheato happy and the socks take care of the bubbles.
I throw the 3 filters into the washer once a week and change them out with a fresh set.

Do you use detergent when you wash them? I would think that you shouldn't.

[Delphinus]

Nope, no detergent. I do use bleach though. And I run them through another cycle without the bleach just to make sure they are really good and rinsed.