filters---help please.

Any kind of filter sponge that you can fit over the intake tube. I bought some 'Aquaclear' foam inserts and cut them into small blocks. I then made a slit in each one in the middle and pushed on to the end of the filter intake.

It does need to be a reasonably coarse sponge size though to let the water through, otherwise it will get blocked with gunk too quickly and you'll be forever taking it off and cleaning it.
 
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