Filtering out the particle in my tank

zero26

zero26

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Right now, I am not really running any filters except for LR and cheato. I know that it can be a nitrate trap, but is there any way to filter out the bigger particles that I see floating around my DT? Could I buy one of those filter pads and stick it between one of my baffles, so the water has to run through it? Thanks guys!
 
haktran

haktran

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You mentioned about baffles, mean that you have a sum/refugium right? If you do, you can use filter sock at the end of the overflow hose to catch those particles. I use it and it helps to keep my tank's water clean. Hope it helps.
 
haktran

haktran

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That what I have and very happy with it. Depend how "Dirty" the tank is, you will need to clean the filter sock more often. I clean it with regular water first and then put it in a bowl of bleach. Let it there over night. Then rinse it very well with water. Air dry it until you don't smell any more bleach. Done that for over a year and no problem at all. I learned that from this site. Good luck
 
gypsana

gypsana

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The only draw back to filter socks is the catch pods and smaller snails. If you have baffles you could always place carbon (in a couple of the media bags) and place in between them for a day or so to see if that helps. BTW do you have any idea what the particles are?
 
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