Help Please

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by calgar, Oct 16, 2007.

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  1. calgar

    calgar Plankton

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    Does any1 know any good ideas to stop ur fish and invertebrates from getting sucked up into the filter or pumps
     
    calgar, Oct 16, 2007
    calgar, Oct 16, 2007
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  2. clownfish

    clownfish Skunk Shrimp

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    try putting a small sponge at the filter/pump intakes...this is a quick and easy solution...another way, buy a net or net material and cover the intakes with it.
     
    clownfish, Oct 16, 2007
    clownfish, Oct 16, 2007
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  3. target001

    target001 Skunk Shrimp

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    stockings and rubber band around intake ;D
     
    target001, Oct 16, 2007
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  4. Nemo 2

    Nemo 2 Bristle Worm

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    a sponge is your best bet.
     
    Nemo 2, Oct 16, 2007
    Nemo 2, Oct 16, 2007
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  5. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Anything that will disburse the flow or suction over a greater area is best to decrease the force associated with the vacuum affect from a small opening such as found on our pumps and powerheads!
     
    coral reefer, Oct 16, 2007
    coral reefer, Oct 16, 2007
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  6. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    Rubberbands release phosphates into your tank as they dissolve.
     
    geekdafied, Oct 16, 2007
    geekdafied, Oct 16, 2007
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