how to get filters not to suck in shrimp

[lin]

any one know how to get filter to suck in shrimp any special thing needed to cover it i tried putting a sponge over it and it did not clear the cloudy water

[lachie1998]

you can leave it open if you want the shrimp to be sucked up:stupid:

but if you dont want them to get sucked up you can use fine filter sponge like the ones used for sponge filter.

i think its your tank thats causing the cloudy water not your sponge.

[brenkirk]

A sponge on the end of the intake pipe is the best method to stop shrimp from getting sucked in to the filter, plus it provides a food source for the shrimp. If your water is cloudy, then you have another issue. Maybe an algae or bacteria problem; or your filter might not be up to the job.

any one know how to get filter to suck in shrimp any special thing needed to cover it i tried putting a sponge over it and it did not clear the cloudy water

[JustJamieII:-)]

I'm not sure what type of filter you have but if it's just the intake of a canister that is causing you problems. Try one of theses (just make sure to get the right size for your pipe).

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aquarium-Gray-Metal-Frame-Round-Net-Shrimp-Breeder-8-5-x-3cm-/190709603804?pt=AU_Pet_Supplies&hash=item2c672d9ddc

[jacet]

Mate i used some flyscreen doubled it up and wraped it up like a xmas pressy.... all the little particles get stuck in it but when i do a water change i turn the filter off for a minute and flick the flysceen and rub it so everything falls of it then suck it up and turn the filter back on.... to easy..

[Kitz]

This is what I use to block all the shrimp from sucking into the filter and its 100% safe for any size of dwarf shrimp.

We sell both the black below and the silver in the ebay link

[fishmosy]

This is what I use to block all the shrimp from sucking into the filter and its 100% safe for any size of dwarf shrimp.

We sell both the black below and the silver in the ebay link

I've used these before. Highly reccomend them.

[khemo]

I had those before. I know they are suppose to be stainless steel but for some reason mine rusted on me and fell apart. The ones I recieved were not that sturdy. Maybe I just recieved dodgy ones. Needless to say I lost a lot of shrimp into the filter to never be seen again.

Another option is to make your own if you can find the stainless steel mesh. That's what I did after my experience.

Made with bottle caps and marine epoxy putty. Quite sturdy and durable.

[tigger]

I found a plastic womans hair curler fits snug on an eheim pipe and if you want real fine filtering you can put a "foot stocking" or the foot end of your missus tights over the top of the curler and twist tie,cable tie or elastic band to keep it on .Cheapskate here lol:D

[BlueBolts]

This is what I use to block all the shrimp from sucking into the filter and its 100% safe for any size of dwarf shrimp.

We sell both the black below and the silver in the ebay link

I use this in all my shrimp tanks, and works absolutely fantastic, and as an added insurance, just keep it off the substrates, 40+mm.....another reason is that a forum sponsor sells it at a reasonable price....so let's support their sponsorship and efforts...

[blindfisherman]

I have had shrimp in my canister with the ss mesh intake.

I have found Some ss mesh which is 99.999% safe though, the opening is 1/4 the average mesh intake

Fine sponge over 40ppi is also safe. I find anything under 30ppi and the shrimplets start crawling into it.