Return pump screen protector

[Piece of reef]

Hey guys, so im in the middle of making a custom sump and im trying to take advantage of as much room as possible

Just want to know how necessary is it for my return pump to have a screen on the inlet

I havnt gotten the glass cut yet but the pump inlet is around 15mm away from the glass panel,
Would like you guys opinion if i could go without one or possible use a mesh (fly screen type thing to screen on the end instead of the long bulky one that is made for the m1 vectra

 

[Reefahholic]

Hey guys, so im in the middle of making a custom sump and im trying to take advantage of as much room as possible

Just want to know how necessary is it for my return pump to have a screen on the inlet

I havnt gotten the glass cut yet but the pump inlet is around 15mm away from the glass panel,
Would like you guys opinion if i could go without one or possible use a mesh (fly screen type thing to screen on the end instead of the long bulky one that is made for the m1 vectra

You could do that. Look up gutter guard at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Also, mesh plastic canvas on Amazon or at any fabric store should have it in stock. It will work well.

 

[Piece of reef]

You could do that. Look up gutter guard at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Also, mesh plastic canvas on Amazon or at any fabric store should have it in stock. It will work well.

Oh thanks for the options, i was thinking possibly a media bag then zip tie it

 

[Reefahholic]

Oh thanks for the options, i was thinking possibly a media bag then zip tie it

A media bag will be hard to clean and maybe a little fine, but could work. Try to get one that doesn’t have really small hole’s.

 

[Piece of reef]

A media bag will be hard to clean and maybe a little fine, but could work. Try to get one that doesn’t have really small hole’s.

Ill look into your option aswell ! Thanks !!!