maybe throw some pantyhose around it before you put on the sponge mesh?
HOB Filter Intake
I haven't had any baby shrimp in over 1.5 months with about 16 rcs in my 10 gallon.
I checked the filter today, a P.O.S H.O.B Tetra Whisper and found a survivor.
Right now I have that plastic "sponge" mesh that is used in most filters wrapped around the intake tube.
Is it possible I need more protection than that?
I checked the filter today, a P.O.S H.O.B Tetra Whisper and found a survivor.
Right now I have that plastic "sponge" mesh that is used in most filters wrapped around the intake tube.
Is it possible I need more protection than that?
1 - 11 of 11 Posts
Is there a specific kind of non-toxic pantyhose to use? Any brand?
heh, clean pantyhose shouldn't be toxic. Used ones, well that would vary by the user. :hihi:
I guess I should use "FISHNET"!!!!!
:icon_eek: :icon_lol:heh, clean pantyhose shouldn't be toxic. Used ones, well that would vary by the user. :hihi:
just get some from wal-mart, i would bee leary of clean used ones just because of the detergents that may have been used.
I would buy a sponge and cut a hole in it. You can also buy a "pre-filter sponge". That is what I used on one of my HOB's and it seemed to work well...
Filter Max Prefilter is what I got from Kensfish.com http://www.kensfish.com/ati.html
![]()
-Ryan
Filter Max Prefilter is what I got from Kensfish.com http://www.kensfish.com/ati.html
-Ryan
I use black bridal-veil like fabric from walmart. Pantyhose clogs too easily.
In the laundry detergent section of my store I found a mesh used to put on clothes washer output spouts. It has a mesh small enough to keep baby shrimp out, no metal parts, and a plastic zip tie.
i saw a metal mesh like that at target last night! it was on a washer water hose they labeled it as a lint collector. didnt look small enough to stop baby shrimp tghough?In the laundry detergent section of my store I found a mesh used to put on clothes washer output spouts. It has a mesh small enough to keep baby shrimp out, no metal parts, and a plastic zip tie.
All I know is I saw a big change in my shrimp population after I put a sponge on the intake of my HOB. Baby shrimp are extremely small so whatever you put on it has to have small enough holes to keep the shrimp out.
Cindy
Cindy
1 - 11 of 11 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
The Planted Tank Forum
A forum community dedicated to Aquatic tank owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about flora, fauna, health, housing, filters, care, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Recommended Communities
