Aquarium Filter Intake Guard is used for stopping fish, fry, shrimp and debris from being sucked into canister and hang-on filter intakes. Aquarium hose sizes is the reference cited for it on drawings, datasheets and purchase orders.
What Aquarium hose sizes Means for Aquarium Filter Intake Guard
The dimensions in the table below are supplied to suit Aquarium hose sizes. Where the standard sets requirements for the finished appliance, device or system, compliance testing of that assembly stays with its manufacturer; we supply the metal mesh part to the drawing and can provide material certificates and dimensional reports with the shipment.
Aquarium Filter Intake Guard Dimensions
| Size | Outer diameter (mm) | Length (mm) | Mesh | Aperture (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Specifying Aquarium Filter Intake Guard Beyond the Standard
- 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.
When Aquarium Filter Intake Guard Is Not the Right Choice
Not a replacement for sponge or floss mechanical filtration.
