sponge filters

[amanda]

can any one recommend a goood sponge filter that i can use instead of the large built in filter that will be a shrimp trap as i cant figure out how to cover the inlets to stop any shrimp from getting sucked in, its a jewel 190 built in filter thats stuck in the back corner.
Will i need two or more to cope with the large tank volume?
i will run side by side till the are fully active with bio film, no shrimp in at present just snails and plants.
Previously been running as community tank for two years.:)

[countcoco]

The Hydro 'Pro' series are excellent.

[vannel]

i cant figure out how to cover the inlets to stop any shrimp from getting sucked in, its a jewel 190 built in filter thats stuck in the back corner.

mmm. not quite familiar with your filter, but on my HOB, i have a custom cut and sewn "sock" over the inlet made from the netting material you would usually find on fish/shrimp catching nets. it's easy and very cheap to buy a small net and cut off the material from the frame. after that, all that is required is to size and sew before wearing it on the inlet like a sock.

[amanda]

The Hydro 'Pro' series are excellent.
thanks countcoco, i have ordered the hydro pro v from USA says its good for over 100 gallons.
I have a good air pump running on the tank already so it should be goodfor the filter.

[amanda]

mmm. not quite familiar with your filter, but on my HOB, i have a custom cut and sewn "sock" over the inlet made from the netting material you would usually find on fish/shrimp catching nets. it's easy and very cheap to buy a small net and cut off the material from the frame. after that, all that is required is to size and sew before wearing it on the inlet like a sock.
Thanks Vannel i do use old tights on my small hobs but this filter is just so inaccesable so i will most likely take it out .

[countcoco]

thanks countcoco, i have ordered the hydro pro v from USA says its good for over 100 gallons.
I have a good air pump running on the tank already so it should be goodfor the filter.

Wow, that's a HUGE sponge filter. I hope it's going in a pretty big tank.

Post pics of it when it comes!!!!!!

[amanda]

The tank is 50uk gals.
Ihave an external on it plus two others as it did hold bosmanii rainbows bamboo shrimp and armano.
These filters will come out and hope fully i will just have the sponge filter.
i know its poss overkill:embarasse but i want to be sure that i get good filtration from the start.:)

[murival]

can any one recommend a goood sponge filter that i can use instead of the large built in filter that will be a shrimp trap as i cant figure out how to cover the inlets to stop any shrimp from getting sucked in, its a jewel 190 built in filter thats stuck in the back corner.
Will i need two or more to cope with the large tank volume?
i will run side by side till the are fully active with bio film, no shrimp in at present just snails and plants.
Previously been running as community tank for two years.:)

any sponge filter can do. as long as it fits your pumps water intake!!i have my OHF covered with sponge filter!:)