Michael Shaffer wrote:

I want to build a prefilter for my pump using a bucket and pea gravel. i
don't know how to keep the gravel from going in the pump. Also how to
run the pipe into the bucket, or should I just put the pump under the
gravel?

I would think the "sock" they wrap drainage pipes in, and drill lots of
holes in the PVC.

I haven't tried the stuff yet, so it a SWAG.