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mechanical filter?

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Turbosek
, 05-03-2010 at 02:58 PM (1071 Views)
Do any of you use mechanical filters like inline Ocean Clear systems with 25-100 microm cartridge filters, running them for a few hours once a week, to do any type of cleaning? I am still setting up my first sump system, and I want to try and get everything plumbed in that I might use in the future. I will already be running carbon in a reactor.

Also, should I be running any type of filter sock somewhere in my sump? or screens to cover the return inlet?

I also assume that if one has an adequate clean up crew, that the need for a mechanical filter could be none. It seems like those that do have a mechanical filter, only run it for short periods of time, every week or month.

Thanks for all your help.

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  1. Midnight's Avatar
    A lot of people run carbon for a minimal period of time 3-4 times a month to polish the water, you micron filter would probably accomplish the same thing.
  2. melev's Avatar
    Running a mechanical filter requires you to clean it out on a regular basis. I've not used one in over 10 years for my tanks. I had a canister filter that I ran from time to time, but eventually I put that behind me as well.
  3. Turbosek's Avatar
    That's what I figured. I have already moved on and am not planning on using one. Thanks for confirming my notions though.