[new2plnts]

I plan on putting some RCS in my 10 gal and have HOB filter on it. I was wondering to put on the intake part that is the tank as I dont want it to suck up the shrimp thanks.

 

[JAXON777]

these are what I use they come in a two pack
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4609&rel=1

 

[new2plnts]

so you dont put anything like a sponge over that part I thought I saw where people put something over that.

 

[Chromes03]

Try pantyhose...its what I use and seem to be working great but gets clogged easily...

 

[davemonkey]

I've seen people use a coarse sponge and tie/wrap it around the intake. Never tried it (don't have shrimp) .

 

[JAXON777]

they are pre-filter sponges that go on that power head. It just slips over the intake. They work for any intake.

 

[houseofcards]

Try wrapping some blackhairnet around the intake and securing it with small zipties.

 

[chaznsc]

I found some sponges at petco with a hole in them that fit the intake perfect.

 

[new2plnts]

I found some sponges at petco with a hole in them that fit the intake perfect.

Yeah I have been looking at petsmart for something like that but no luck Thanks for the suggestions. Think I may wrap something around like until i get the prefilter thing

 

[fwdixon]

I haven't had a problem with my ghost shrimps getting sucked into the filter (150gph). Not sure if this helps or not.

 

[Seattle_Aquarist]

Hi new2plnts,
I had a problem finding the sponges too when I first started too until someone suggested I Google Shopping for "Sponge Prefilter". The filters are available for different size tubes so it helps to know the diameter of the tubing you need to cover.

 

[Sunstar]

I use a stocking overwhich a custom window screen is fitted over. I sewed it on and trimmed the excess. Works well.

 

[Cavan Allen]

I never really worried about it. They seem to like it in there! In fact, I pulled many from my Eheims that were far to large to have been sucked in through the strainer. I'd just dump them back in the tank when cleaning the filter.

 

[mott]

Try the zoomed prefilters. I love em.
http://www.bigalsonline.com/StoreCatalog/ctl3684/cp18495/si1381346/cl1/zoo_med_501_filter_sponge_replacement?&query=zoo+med+501&queryType=0&offset=0

 

[Tex Gal]

I use these and they work great. Ken's fish has them cheaper I think. I get them from Kens.
http://www.cheappetproducts.net/shopdisplayproducts.asp?Search=Yes&sppp=15

 

[new2plnts]

Maybe I will try it without for a while and see what happens and if need them get the ones from big als or Drsfosterandsmith. Thanks for all the suggestions

 

[southerndesert]

Yeah I have been looking at petsmart for something like that but no luck Thanks for the suggestions. Think I may wrap something around like until i get the prefilter thing

Look in the turtle section and there is a replacement sponge for the AZOO 501 canister filter that will fit the intake tube of most any filter.

 

[new2plnts]

Thanks will check on that this week whenever I make it up there.

 

[starrystarstarr]

i had a piece of panty hose over the intake till i ordered a sponge filter online. its a good temporary solution.

 

[new2plnts]

Thanks now I am just waiting to see someone post them in the for sale adds here