how to protect shrimp/fish from overflow box

Rob

All I ever did was get a small filter block (not the fine one) if it had a hole at one end OK if not I cut a deep X one end and pushed it over the inlet.


It then becomes a great feeding post for the shrimp as it collects food particles.

Now it acts as a small pre filter which meant I washed it at every water change if not it blocked up very quickly and reduced the flow rate.

Its simple, very effective and above all its cheap.

As a temporal use a piece of ladies stocking held on with a rubber band BUT being so fine they block up very fast.

Keith

 

For a cannister filters I'm with Keith and do the same thing but for a overflow box a corse mesh is required, either s steal or a scrubby netting making sure it can't get blocked and preventing a blockage.

 

Found it

Here is an example of a overflow version

http://spec-tanks.com/how-to-make-a-stainless-steel-overflow-cover-for-your-fluval-spec-aquarium/

 

Jason

That is so basic and easy to make plus it works.

Keith

 

I agree, I had a ss version for a cannister inlet similar to the sponge you used but that caused the flow to reduce after a week so I would recommend a mesh with a maximum spacing depending on your livestock and flow required, making sure its cleaned regularly of any debris.

 

Jason

I was referring to the SS version.

Not only easy to make it can be cleaned in seconds under a running tap.

Keith

 

Marcel

Your old brain never stops thinking on "How To"

With Aquariums you have to continually think out of the square.

Keith

 

Marcel

Too many years ago I did a Uni level subject called "Problem Solving" and its actually nothing but good old common sense deduction.

Keith