Looking for Sump DIY Help

[kg117]

Attached is what I have so far, first section will be live rock second will be skimmer then bubble trap and return pump. In the section where I will have the live rock is it necessary that I put in filter socks or some type of media?

 

[shimin]

I don't run a sock .I did when I was cycling but changing was a chore if you do clean it a lot and I just put my media in the sock .also I saw some canister that you put in where your sock goes and it looked cool not sure if there anygood anybody used these?

 

[GR808]

Ideally the filter sock is the first form of mechnical filtration and should keep majority of debris from going back to main tank. A filter sock of 100-200 micron will do fine.

 

[kg117]

So I can attach a sock on the feed coming into the compartment with the live rock?

 

[DQ.Drew]

I have a sock on my down tube in the same "section" as my skimmer, Then a section for cheeto etc... then bubble trap. as long as you clean your socks every 3 days or so you should be fine.