Aquarium Filter Intake Guard for stopping fish, fry, shrimp and debris from being sucked into canister and hang-on filter intakes. 3 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.
Aquarium Filter Intake Guard (Aquarium hose sizes) — Pool, Pet & Aquarium Screens
Technical Drawing
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Request a Quotation for Aquarium Filter Intake Guard
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Dimensions & Specifications (Aquarium hose sizes)
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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
Aquarium Filter Intake Guard (Aquarium hose sizes) is used for stopping fish, fry, shrimp and debris from being sucked into canister and hang-on filter intakes.
Standard supply is stainless steel 316/316L; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.
Fitting & Care
Brush the guard monthly to keep flow up.
Secure it so it cannot slip off the intake.
Common Mistakes
A guard too coarse for fry and shrimp.
Letting it clog, which reduces filter flow.
When Aquarium Filter Intake Guard Is Not the Right Choice
Not a replacement for sponge or floss mechanical filtration.
Aquarium Filter Intake Guard is made to order as finished parts. Indicative pricing starts from about US$0.70 per piece for a standard size at production quantity; the final price depends on size, material, finish, tooling and order volume. Send your configuration from the drawing above for a quotation.
Stopping fish, fry, shrimp and debris from being sucked into canister and hang-on filter intakes.
Is a stainless intake guard shrimp-safe?
Yes, with 60-mesh openings.
Will a stainless intake guard rust in saltwater?
SS316 resists corrosion.
How do I clean an intake guard?
Brush it under running water.
Which specifications of Aquarium Filter Intake Guard does custommetalfilters.com supply?
The table on this page lists 3 standard specifications for Aquarium Filter Intake Guard, from u00d8 12 shrimp to u00d8 22. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.
How do I request a quotation?
Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.
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