Question about sponge on filter inlet

[deone]

Hi guys,

I was counting my shrimps today and realise that each day, my shrimps get lesser and lesser. I suspect some of my shrimps could have been sucked up by my filter. I shut down my canister and open it up and saw about 10 shrimps swimming. Scooped them up and placed them back in my tank.

2 days ago, i bought a sponge to cover the inlet of my filter. Will this affect the filtration? Because i notice alot of dirt get stuck on the sponge. Also do I have to get a sponge to cover the entire inlet? Right now only the top part is not covered, the sides and bottom are all covered.

[felix_fx2]

Hi,

Need to take out and clean the junk off. But don't forget to off filter.

Forget to add, yes the water inlet need to cover. Else defeat why you using it for.

Some are using mesh inlet. I think gush has. $10+

Your not alone, my shrimp jumped to my modded skimmer with less "teeth" and I have 2-3 living in filter.

[bai]

Sponge will not affect in the beginning but after few week the flowrate may reduce. Then you will need to take out the sponge and wash. Previously I using sponge also but change already due to lazy to wash....hehe

For me I'm using gush mesh filter to cover the filter inlet or use fine fish net cover it up.

Some picture of my filter cover in this 2 method.

[deone]

Hey bro bai,

Where do you get the fine fish net?

[bai]

That's a fish net from local fish shop. I just cut to wrap the inlet.

[deone]

That's a fish net from local fish shop. I just cut to wrap the inlet.

Hmm ok i think i need to get a big one tomorrow to cover my inlet. What do you use to tie?

[bai]

Hmm ok i think i need to get a big one tomorrow to cover my inlet. What do you use to tie?

I use cable tie.

[deone]

I use cable tie.

Thanks bro! I think that's the best way because a sponge is pretty troublesome

[bai]

The fine net I also will take out to wash if it's too dirty. But it is not so troublesome cause no need to squeeze......hehe

[deone]

The fine net I also will take out to wash if it's too dirty. But it is not so troublesome cause no need to squeeze......hehe

But u need new cable tie lol

[bai]

But u need new cable tie lol

No i disconnect the pipe so no need to retie it....hehehe

[gentle]

i use a sponge with a base (refer to picture) - seems to work ok

[BISO]

Can consider stocking too, very cheap, and stretchable enough to cover entire head like robbers in retro HK movies.

[stormhawk]

Problem with stocking is that some of them are made from material that will affect your water, especially dyed ones, or those with low quality material that will degrade with constant exposure to tank water.

[felix_fx2]

Hmmm. Color stockings.
Why im thinking of those funny ones

[wind88]

Anyone tried before ans mesh prefilter?

[darrentyl]

Haha, will black or skin color be better?

Hmmm. Color stockings.
Why im thinking of those funny ones