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Old 04-28-2008, 06:52 AM
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ya I had the same problem lots of little critters are getting caught in them like the baby brittle stars i have millions of them in the tank. they do work well catching the crap in the over flow. but really if you are cleaning your sump on a regular period then you dont need them..
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Old 04-28-2008, 02:41 PM
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I just started using a filter sock about 5 months ago. I use one on 1 of my 2 outlets. IMO it make less maintenance for the tank. Way less crud to siphon in the sump and tank. I also feel it was an important part in beating a red carpet algae I've been battling for years. Water looks great, I don't think I can ever take it out now.
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Old 04-28-2008, 02:54 PM
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I used one for a day, clogged up to fast.
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Old 04-28-2008, 03:10 PM
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I use them all the time, they work awesome. They also help eliminate micro bubbles.

I have 5 that I rotate, they are all cleaned about once a week.
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i have never siphoned my tank.!!!!
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Old 04-28-2008, 04:10 PM
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pain in the *** aswell with my sump in the closet to change out, I think I will try taking them out of the picture...
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