Maxi-jet VS Puffer!!!---Beware!

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  1. Desertdualsport

    Desertdualsport Astrea Snail

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    So there I was last night cleaning the filter material from one of my maxi-1200 flow pumps mounted to the side of my tank, when I thought...I don't need this restrictor, all my fish are big! I tested the intake with no foam or guard, and it was more than double, but figured a fish could get off it if sucked in. My dogface puffer usually sleeps on top(hindsight), woke up to a softball sized puffer stuck to the intake of the little pump!! I unplugged it, and when he deflated, it still( 2 hours later looks like he has the worse sucker bite you have ever seen on his belly. Hope he makes it, acts fine now. and he must be happy that I replaced the restrictor. Nick
     
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  2. Monacle

    Monacle Skunk Shrimp

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    Ouchy
     
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  3. rickzter

    rickzter Torch Coral

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    Yikes! Lesson learned. ;)
     
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  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I've had a fish or two in my lifetime get hickeys from water pumps. :)
     
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