Aquarium Filter Metal Net Mesh Inflow Protectors

Aquarium Filter Metal Net Mesh Inflow Protectors

Aquarium Filter Metal Net Mesh Inflow Protectors are stainless steel net guards for your filter inlet, designed to stop young fry and small shrimp from being drawn into the filter while keeping water flowing. They suit any freshwater tank housing newly hatched or very small inhabitants.

Key Benefits

• Helps keep delicate fry and small shrimp away from the filter intake
• Netted design is made to allow optimal water flow, so filtration can carry on efficiently
• Stainless steel construction for durability and long-lasting performance
• Two inlet sizes to suit different filter setups
• A practical addition to any tank with small or newly hatched occupants

How to Use

• Choose the size that matches your filter's inlet size (12 mm or 16 mm).
• Fit the protector at the filter inlet so the netting stands between the intake and the tank's smallest occupants.

Suitable For

• Tanks with young fry or newly hatched fish
• Tanks with small shrimp
• Smaller tank setups (12 mm inlet size)
• Larger or more populated tanks (16 mm inlet size)

Specifications

• Material: stainless steel
• Design: metal net mesh
• Function: filter inflow protector

Available Sizes

Available in two inlet sizes:

• 12 mm inlet size: measures approximately 22 x 65 mm, suitable for smaller tank setups
• 16 mm inlet size: measures approximately 28 x 83 mm, ideal for larger or more populated tanks

Please note that the item may differ slightly from the picture, depending on availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are inflow protectors for?
They are designed to stop young fry and small shrimp from being drawn into your filter, while still allowing water to flow through the netting.

Which inlet size should I choose?
Match the protector to your filter's inlet. The 12 mm inlet size measures approximately 22 x 65 mm and suits smaller tank setups. The 16 mm inlet size measures approximately 28 x 83 mm and suits larger or more populated tanks.

What are they made of?
They are made from stainless steel in a netted design, built for durability and long-lasting performance.

Will they affect my filter's water flow?
The mesh design is made to allow optimal water flow while keeping the smallest occupants out of the intake.

Are they useful in a shrimp tank?
Yes. They are designed for tanks with small shrimp as well as young or newly hatched fry, as a barrier at the filter inlet.

Will mine look exactly like the picture?
It may differ slightly from the picture, depending on availability. The inlet size and function stay as described.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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