Looking to DIY my RS-100 Sump

[NorthEastreef98]

Hey all, I have a 90g that I recently upgraded to a larger/more functional sump, and I am wondering if anyone has any experience with replacing/eliminating the filter sock with another type of mechanical filtration?
Here is the situation:

I want to retain some surface area, I might opt for a shorter filter sock, but I am thinking I may try and go the way of installing some milk crate, grate support underneath the white fitting for the sock and seat some coarse foam or filter floss or something in there.

Wondering what y'all think?
Thanks!!

 

[mike550]

Take a look at the Klir drop in fleece filter systems. I switched from socks to fleece and am so glad I made the switch.

 

[NorthEastreef98]

Interesting I will definitely do some investigating, thank you!