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[Calmwaters]

I think I need something else over my intake on my pico's HOB. I have a sponge to keep the sexy shrimp and RFA from getting sucked up in it but i think it's keeping the filter from sucking up things it needs to. Any ideas?

 

[Üter]

Lol every tank has more algae than mine at the moment, so 100%.
Man Paul, you'd love her little 20 gallon. It's twice as old as mine, and is a native Gulf thinstripe hermit tank. She doesn't have corals and has her tank so dialed in that she can control her algae with her light settings. She keeps a short little algae on some of her rocks for the crabs and urchins.

so I guess she does better than you

 

[Üter]

@Üter While I have you here.

they sound a lot like a Tesla/Winger mix.

 

[Üter]

Good Morning Peeps.
Sanding day.

 

[Üter]

I think I need something else over my intake on my pico's HOB. I have a sponge to keep the sexy shrimp and RFA from getting sucked up in it but i think it's keeping the filter from sucking up things it needs to. Any ideas?

so the sponge is too much or not enough? have a picture of the intake?

 

[cdemoss01]

Lol yeah, that stuff is the devil, cam. Eat steak and eggs, and hit the weights brother.

Lol what I've been doing already... Just less eggs

 

[cdemoss01]

Will do kiddo I'll try tomorrow after work.

Thank you.

 

[cdemoss01]

I get mine at Ace Hardware or Home Depot/Lowe's. Usually you can buy it by the foot so you don't have to buy a 10' or 20' roll of it if you only need 3'.

That works for me. Ill talk to my dad about plumbing.

 

[Calmwaters]

so the sponge is too much or not enough? have a picture of the intake?

I think it's too much and is blocking stuff getting sucked into the filter.

 

[Üter]

@Nor'easter Reefer

hoping to get to the regatta this year. I wish they wouldn't do it so late but this year there's no school the next day with the holiday Monday. I'd be afraid of losing the motor.

Oct 10-13
https://www.mainepumpkinfest.com/

Pumpkinboat Building​

• Saturday, October 11, 2025
• 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
• Louis Doe Home Center92 Mills RoadNewcastle, ME, 04553
• 
  
• Pumpkinboat Regatta
  • Sunday, October 12, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

 

[cdemoss01]

@Nor'easter Reefer

hoping to get to the regatta this year. I wish they wouldn't do it so late but this year there's no school the next day with the holiday Monday. I'd be afraid of losing the motor.

Oct 10-13
https://www.mainepumpkinfest.com/

Pumpkinboat Building​

• Saturday, October 11, 2025
• 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
• Louis Doe Home Center92 Mills RoadNewcastle, ME, 04553
• 
  
• Pumpkinboat Regatta
  • Sunday, October 12, 2025
  • 4:00 PM 6:00 PM

Pumpkinboat?

 

[Calmwaters]

Here's one without the sponge on it...

 

[Üter]

I think it's too much and is blocking stuff getting sucked into the filter.

how about nylon window screen? if that's still too small, there's a plastic mesh that's 1/8" holes or 1/4" holes.

these should work and be stiff enough. .15" holes

edit. I don't think the links transfer so here's the amazon description.

Adjustable Platic Grip Panel Aquarium Fish Tank Divider Filter Bottom DIY Plastic Grid Fish Tank Isolation Board Plastic Egg Crate Tray (Black, 4pcs 11.8X5.9 Inch with 0.15 Inch Hole)​

I think this would be best bet.

Amazon product ASIN B0D7WZT74V
Amazon product ASIN B0C6555KDM

 

[Üter]

Pumpkinboat?

yup. that's how we roll up here!

 

[Calmwaters]

how about nylon window screen? if that's still too small, there's a plastic mesh that's 1/8" holes or 1/4" holes.

these should work and be stiff enough. .15" holes

Amazon product ASIN B0D7WZT74V
Amazon product ASIN B0C6555KDM

That's a great idea I think i might have some of that mesh here somewhere i used it before to try to make moss walls in my freshwater tanks.

 

[Üter]

Here's one without the sponge on it...

ok, its a tube. not a flat wall intake. so I'd try the window screen and find a couple O rings to roll over it to hold it in place. if the holes are still too small, little scissors and a magnifying glass and clip a few out?

 

[Üter]

That's a crazy idea I think i might have some of that mesh here somewhere i used it before to try to make moss walls in my freshwater tanks.

found the perfect thing. photos to come.

 

[Üter]

 

[Üter]

That's a crazy idea I think i might have some of that mesh here somewhere i used it before to try to make moss walls in my freshwater tanks.

search term on amazon "Aquarium Heater Guard"

I had this in my stuff. I think it was from an old glass heater to protect it. flexible so it fits any diameter mostly. at only an inch opening the holes won't be better than a window screen but 1.5-2" might work. this could have even been a cable wrap? yes, just checked and search amazon for "mesh cable wrap"

Amazon cable wrap:

Amazon heater cover:

 

[Remi]

Good idea Paul. This is what I use for nem guard.