M Mike83 Fish Fanatic Joined Mar 29, 2006 Messages 78 Reaction score 0 Apr 25, 2006 #1 I power filter on my 20 gallon tank.I was wondering if you could put a peice of mesh or foam around the filter inlet tube so they wont get sucked up? Would this affect my water condtions or flow by allot?
I power filter on my 20 gallon tank.I was wondering if you could put a peice of mesh or foam around the filter inlet tube so they wont get sucked up? Would this affect my water condtions or flow by allot?
Tolak Gun Toting Lunatic Joined Sep 30, 2003 Messages 15,059 Reaction score 9 Location Chicago Apr 25, 2006 #2 I do it all the time. It doesn't affect the water conditions, sponges impede the flow a little, but work better than screens.
I do it all the time. It doesn't affect the water conditions, sponges impede the flow a little, but work better than screens.
