anyone tried these yet? - URCHIN CONCENTRATED FLOW PUMP GUARD - MP10 UPGRADE

[WiscoFishNut]

Has anyone tried the new Urchin pump guards for MP10's yet? Saw em on BRS and they looked a bit different than the NemProtect models. It looks like these may have less of an impact on the flow patterns.

 

[ca1ore]

I wonder whether the designers of these things have tested them to see if they actually work? This one seems potentially better than the nemprotect, though I don’t see the claim that it changes the flow pattern to be an upgrade LOL. Unless you can reduce the water velocity per square inch (really only possible with a significant increase in surface area) I suspect they won’t work as claimed.

 

[coseal]

Urchin Wide Flow Pump Guard - Vortech MP10 Upgrade

Designed for Ecotech Marine MP10wQD Propeller Pumps Upgrade your EcoTech Marine VorTech MP10WQD pump cover. The wide flow upgrade cover will direct flow at an outward angle creating a wider, more diffuse flow pattern while also creating a gentler undertow by opening up the gaps on the side of...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

here is the link! different looking for sure! starting to see more and more 3d print in the hobby!

 

[Esage]

Any updates ? Has anyone tried on yet ?

 

[dadnjesse]

I have tried similar ones that were to keep out smaller fish, you have to constantly clean them as the holes will clog a lot faster.

 

[Perthegallon]

anyone?

 

[AquaLogic]

I was looking at this myself. The reviews are mixed. The reviews on everything are mixed. Bad product? User error? Who knows.... you can only really try yourself I guess. Between defective products and people not understanding how to use things it's just impossible to get a realistic feel for most products without using them yourself.

 

[Isaac Alves]

I’ve had these on my MP40s and MP60s for the last few years. They are a pain in the butt to clean, or remove, but they work to protect your animals. After all these years I always tell myself to just use the stupid foam cover, easy slip on and off to clean — but I never do it.

 

[AquaLogic]

I’ve had these on my MP40s and MP60s for the last few years. They are a pain in the butt to clean, or remove, but they work to protect your animals. After all these years I always tell myself to just use the stupid foam cover, easy slip on and off to clean — but I never do it.

Yes, I think after looking at all of the options I'm just going to get a 3 pack of the foam cover and call it good. Thanks for your input.