Seachem tidal HOB Skimmers

[Kirk]

I have 3 of these filters and I need an idea of how to keep fry from getting pulled into the skimmer.

I had a neon tetra whom got to close and I found him sucked tight to the skimmer. Need some way of attaching a thin course filter in front of it. Any ideas?

 

[subramn]

even i have run into this problem recently. thinking of attaching a thin layer of course sponge filter piece to it. not tried yet. will be trying this week end.

[Kirk]

Yes

i have been thinking of how to attach and make it removable, maybe a rubber band??

share your solution if your successful!

[Siett88]

I have a thin sponge attached with zip ties on my skimmer. All black so its barely noticable.

[Kirk]

Good idea

I’ll look at that option.

 

[subramn]

@Siett88 can you post a picture so i can try

[StephenP2003]

I got some plastic mesh from Walmart and used a piece to keep some foam against my skimmer. Stole the idea from another forum. 

[David Ellsworth]

Have the tidal 35 and wanted to correct this issue. I bought some knee high nylon socks from the women's clothing section and cut off the toe area with enough material to stretch over the whole pump and strainer assembly. I then used a rubber band to secure it. It has worked well since then. In hindsight I'd look for a black stocking and try it instead of tan. It was a super cheap solution.

[subramn]

@David Ellsworth @StephenP2003 thank you so much

[Siett88]

5 hours ago, StephenP2003 said:

I got some plastic mesh from Walmart and used a piece to keep some foam against my skimmer. Stole the idea from another forum. 

I'm at work now and can't post mine, but I like this better than what I have and might look into doing it myself. More sponge = more better!