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Filter Wool - Wet or Dry


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Have a noob question.

Should Filter Wool be placed above water level such that it remains “dry“ except for returning water flowing through it, or should it be placed below water level such that the wool chamber is always thoroughly wet.

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15 minutes ago, Schwantz said:

Both ways acceptable

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Was thinking. If it’s below water, then wouldn’t the collected waste have a better chance to breakdown smaller and get through the wool and back into the water system?
If this is right, then would having a dry interface be better for the wool?

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17 minutes ago, DottyClown said:

Was thinking. If it’s below water, then wouldn’t the collected waste have a better chance to breakdown smaller and get through the wool and back into the water system?
If this is right, then would having a dry interface be better for the wool?

Agreed. The submerged filter wool will be less effective to trap the fine debrises and water flow down from the dis[lay tank may caused further dislodge of the trapped debrises. Would suggest the filter wood to lay on a egg crate with supporting stand and firmly place above the water level in the sump. 

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