Filter cups (filter sock inserts)

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I've changed the layout of my sump and have added my IceCap filter media cups back in. Is there a trick to packing these things right? This cup drains from through the bottom and sides about 1/3 of the way down. When I place enough floss in there to cover the area it clogs within 12 hours. When I remove it just the top inch has debris and the rest is clean.

I'm wondering if I cut a pipe longer than the one I'm using if it would help. Maybe cut it half way down the draining portion of the cup?

Open to tips. Water clarity is outstanding with it but once it clogs the tank gets noisy from the back pressure making the secondary drain take on more water.
 

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You may just need to do this for a few rounds. And eventually it will clear up. May just have a lot of particulate in the water
That makes sense. It's been a few days but I have been doing some work on the tank. Algae probably doesn't help either.
 
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