Filter sock question

[Kevinb452]

Hey guys,

Quick question, just stocked my freshly cycled Red Sea 350. I am using Fiji pink sand so it's super fine and my high flow tank seems to be stirring it up abit.

I am not sure the mesh filter socks that come with the Red Sea is trapping any of the sand dust and it's just going though. Should I get a felt filter sick or a lower micron? Also is having some dust in my tank going to hurt anything?

 

[amazongb]

When I cycled my 425xl I had the same issue.. the dust ended up settling in the bottom of my sump, and I’d just vacuum out when doing water changes.

 

[cracker]

I would think the silt will settle in a little while. A smaller micron would help. Any fish in the tank yet?

 

[Kevinb452]

Yes, all of my livestock is in the tank including fish. Will they be ok from this?

I would think the silt will settle in a little while. A smaller micron would help. Any fish in the tank yet?

 

[cracker]

Maybe the silt might irritate the corals & the fishes gills a little .I'm not really sure. How about a turkey baster to gently blow away any silt on your corals?