View Full Version : Filter problem for fry.
mickey
10-25-2003, 7:26 PM
I've got convict fry in a 10g with a fluval3 filter
running at it's lowest setting. (It's the only spare
filter i have at the moment.)
Problem is some of the fry keep getting sucked into the filter
and i keep having to rescue them.
Do any of you guys have any suggestions on how
to stop this happening (like use some kind of mesh
over the filter) or should i just go out and buy a
smaller less powerfull filter.
Cheers.
MaryPa
10-25-2003, 7:50 PM
Mickey i use a piece of panthose with a rubber band to hold it over the intake.never lost one yet via filter.
Little thing that always bothers me - is it ok to use the normal elastic rubber bands in the aquarium? I doesn't smell good (typical of any rubber) so I'm thinking it cannot be good for fish? No?
Leopardess
10-25-2003, 8:38 PM
I have used them (rubberbands) in my tanks when I attach the hairnets to my rocks for riccia and have yet to have a problem. I've also heard of attaching a little sponge to the intake, though it is less work to just stick a nylon over it:)
downloader
10-25-2003, 9:33 PM
Get yourself a sponge and cut a small hole in it and stick that over the intake
Stephen
10-25-2003, 10:31 PM
Downloader has the right idea. Buy yourself one of those foam filters at your LFS. Place it around the intake tube on your fluval. Or if you could just use it and take the fluval out. If you're looking for something that offers mech and chem filtration you can purchase a small tetra power filter and place a sponge around the intake tube as mentioned before.
MaryPa
10-26-2003, 1:50 AM
Firefighter all I can say is ........wow you`re the King of fishkeeping.I just saw your.... uhhhh......Tanks!!!!! ......I`m impressed to say the least :eek:
Stephen
10-26-2003, 12:28 PM
Mary... Definately not the king. I'm a peasant compared to a lot of people around here. And I'm a village idiot when it comes to the knowledge some people have. If I ever win the lottery though... I'll buy the kingdom. LOL
mickey
10-26-2003, 4:28 PM
Thanks for the suggestions guys, much appreciated.
I have to admire the ladies for their improvisation,
what, between hair nets and nylons they will be
putting the accessory dept of their LFS out of business :D
goodness knows what they will think of next.