Independent buying guides for planted aquariums

AQUANEAT 6-Pack Pre-Filter Sponge for Aquarium Shrimp Fry Fish Tank Filter 1” Intake, Replacement Foam Cover

AQUANEAT 6-Pack Pre-Filter Sponge for Aquarium Shrimp Fry Fish Tank Filter 1” Intake, Replacement Foam Cover

AQUANEAT 6-pack of pre-filter foam covers for a 1 inch intake, about 3.9 by 2.2 inches each, to keep fry, shrimp and snails out of filter intakes.

Price range: See on Amazon

What we liked

  • + Listing states a 1 inch inner hole and fits intake tubes up to 1.1 inches, so size is easy to check.
  • + Meant to stop baby fish, shrimp and snails from being pulled into HOB filters, powerheads or canisters.
  • + Six pieces per pack, and the listing says the foam can be rinsed and reused.

Trade-offs

  • - Fit depends on intake diameter, so the 0.6, 0.8 and 1 inch versions are not interchangeable.
  • - The hole does not go all the way through, and the pieces arrive flattened and must be unpacked before use.

Prices change often, so check the current price and availability on Amazon.

Check price on Amazon

Aquascape Nest may earn a commission from the link above.