Aquarium Filter Intake Guard in 316L Stainless Steel (AISI 316L (1.4404)) is used for stopping fish, fry, shrimp and debris from being sucked into canister and hang-on filter intakes. The alloy gives superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids and is essentially non-magnetic, with a practical service limit of approx. +550 °C continuous.
Alloy Properties
| Grade designation | AISI 316L (1.4404) |
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| Magnetic response | Essentially non-magnetic |
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| Service temperature | approx. +550 °C continuous |
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| Corrosion characteristic | Superior resistance, including chlorides, brines, food CIP and mild acids |
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Specifications of Aquarium Filter Intake Guard Available in 316L Stainless Steel
| Size | Outer diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Mesh | Aperture (mm) |
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| u00d8 12 shrimp | 16 | 50 | 60-Mesh SS316 | 0.233 |
| u00d8 16 | 20 | 60 | 40-Mesh SS316 | 0.385 |
| u00d8 22 | 27 | 80 | 30-Mesh SS316 | 0.547 |
Where 316L Stainless Steel Aquarium Filter Intake Guard Is Used
- Aquarium brands: stainless intake guards.
- Shrimp & nano tank keepers: fine guards that protect baby shrimp.
- Pond filters: pump intake guards.
- Aquaculture: hatchery intake screens.
Ordering Aquarium Filter Intake Guard in 316L Stainless Steel
- Diameter: Match the intake tube (12, 16, 22 mm).
- Mesh: 60-mesh for shrimp; 30–40 mesh for fish.
- Material: SS316 for fresh and salt water.
Mistakes to Avoid with Aquarium Filter Intake Guard
- A guard too coarse for fry and shrimp.
- Letting it clog, which reduces filter flow.
