the_bandit
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Currently I have a 20g long sump/refugium that I am working on for my new mantis tank. Ive always been a big fan of mechanical filtration and have always had HOB filters. I decided to try a sump but I wanted to add maybe a small bag of charcoal and a filter sock to the sump to collect any floating detrius.
Could I put a filter sock over my intake hose to the sump so it could catch anything? If so, what type of sock would it need to be? Do companies make socks for this purpose? If not, what material do I need to make it out of?
I'd also like to add a bag of charcoal because Ive always been a big believer in it. How could I put it in my tank so it is safe? Some kind of container?
Any answers would be appreciated
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Could I put a filter sock over my intake hose to the sump so it could catch anything? If so, what type of sock would it need to be? Do companies make socks for this purpose? If not, what material do I need to make it out of?
I'd also like to add a bag of charcoal because Ive always been a big believer in it. How could I put it in my tank so it is safe? Some kind of container?
Any answers would be appreciated
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