what can I use to protect my powerheads from sucking stuff in.

mfp4073 · 03/05/2007, 08:20 PM

I need something that will keep my anemonies out of my power heads that are in my tank, and to keep "junk" out of my power head that is in my return chamber. Right now I have a piece of "foam" that is kinda like what is used in filters just rubber banded around one. One of my anemonies still found a spot that was not completely covered and got a tentical pulled in. The one in my return collects cheato and gets clogged with that and algae. I have different brands of powerheads, but they are all the "square" style like a maxijet.

mfp4073 · 03/07/2007, 02:26 AM

no one else has ever had this problem?

TCKTME · 03/07/2007, 03:15 PM

You need a pre-filter sponge. My LFS carries them as does most online stores. Dr. F&S carries them.

Jason

lakwriter · 03/07/2007, 08:00 PM

I use a little piece of filter foam that I cut into squares.

illal · 03/07/2007, 08:14 PM

i second the pre filter sponge

03/05/2007, 08:20 PM	#1
mfp4073 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 1,506	what can I use to protect my powerheads from sucking stuff in. I need something that will keep my anemonies out of my power heads that are in my tank, and to keep "junk" out of my power head that is in my return chamber. Right now I have a piece of "foam" that is kinda like what is used in filters just rubber banded around one. One of my anemonies still found a spot that was not completely covered and got a tentical pulled in. The one in my return collects cheato and gets clogged with that and algae. I have different brands of powerheads, but they are all the "square" style like a maxijet. __________________ Bristle worms are evil and need to be eradicated, at night they creep out of the tank and charge internet porn to your credit cards....ask me how I know. Anyone else notice that anthelia smells like fresh cut water chestnuts? ....they call me chad Current Tank Info: 1 crashed 75 gal..it was really beautiful while it lasted.

03/07/2007, 02:26 AM	#2
mfp4073 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 1,506	no one else has ever had this problem? __________________ Bristle worms are evil and need to be eradicated, at night they creep out of the tank and charge internet porn to your credit cards....ask me how I know. Anyone else notice that anthelia smells like fresh cut water chestnuts? ....they call me chad Current Tank Info: 1 crashed 75 gal..it was really beautiful while it lasted.

03/07/2007, 03:15 PM	#3
TCKTME Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: MID OHIO Posts: 232	You need a pre-filter sponge. My LFS carries them as does most online stores. Dr. F&S carries them. Jason __________________ If it's not broke, don't fix it. Current Tank Info: 75 gl-some softies, LPS and a few fish

03/07/2007, 08:00 PM	#4
lakwriter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 562	I use a little piece of filter foam that I cut into squares. __________________ And this, too, shall pass... 29 g FOWLR 37# LR, 35# LS 2 green chromis 2 ocellaris clowns a very social peppermint shrimp and various snails and hermits

03/07/2007, 08:14 PM	#5
illal Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,700	i second the pre filter sponge __________________ -AL