Fuel tank sending unit

Lately I replaced the sending unit since gauge was not registering very accurately. Current replacement not any better so I ordered on from Classic Industries that is suppose to be made to match OEM specs. Question about the filter on the pickup tube. I was having trouble getting the old one out and when I got it out the filter on the pickup tube had come off in tank. I don't see anyway of getting it out without removing the tank. So will it float or sink to the bottom. If it sinks to the bottom my not cause problems. Wondering if it will interfere with the sending unit float.