How cover/anemone protection!

[Zan's Aquatica]

Hi,

It would be so helpful to see how you protect your anemone from being sucked in to the pumps! This is what caused my tank crash 7 years ago and why I left the hobby broken hearted. I want to avoid this <3

Apologies for the senseless post title, I think I left some key words out ;Dead

I have this Hydor:

 

[cvrle1]

Some ideas here

Anyone have tips for keeping anemones out of powerheads?

I kept a Ritteri in a large tank for a couple years until having to sell him due to a tank breakdown/remodel, but that one never moved from one rock in those two years so things were easy. I’m going to be adding a small BTA to a tank pretty soon and I’m wondering if anyone has tips on how to...

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You can also look into maybe getting one 3D printed for a specific powerhead that you want to use

 

[Mical]

Not a senseless point/question at all. People wrap foam, screen mesh or even nylon stockings over powerheads to prevent nems from getting churned up in them. The downside is you have to clean them often - every couple of days because it will affect your flow.

Mine like being dead center in the tank on an island and they've been there for years (16+ and counting) even though a few "offspring" have wandered near powerheads & overflows. The "wanderers" usually get re-homed.

 

[lapin]

You can use nylon stockings. Cut a sleeve to fit over the power head.
For MP10's MP40's and MP60's they have foam covers that might work for you.

MP40 Foam Cover (3-Pack)

Wetside foam guard for all generations of the MP40 wetside.

store2.ecotechmarine.com

 

[Zan's Aquatica]

Amazing responses! I have some options available on hand such as the nylon or sponge, i'll get to work. Thank you