Need help with a way to block fish from getting into single pipe overflow please.

DOTZ · 01/05/2008, 08:51 AM

I added a fish and star to my 29 and last night both got sucked into the overflow and died. Can anyone tell me what you use or have seen used to block a overflow so nothing will get sucked into it?

DOTZ · 01/05/2008, 11:20 AM

bump

DarG · 01/05/2008, 12:27 PM

They make a plastic screen material with large openings that is for placing on top of gutters. There are several types but this one comes in a roll. Cut a piece off and roll it up and stick in the top of the pipe or ty-wrap around the pipe. Doesnt restrict enough to raise the water level more than a mm or 2 and will keep fish and snails out. Home Depot or Lowes should have it. You have to buy a whole roll but its only a few bucks.

scarter · 01/05/2008, 12:56 PM

2nd that

ccorpse27 · 01/05/2008, 01:36 PM

It's called gutter guard. Works great for what you want.

scatty25 · 01/05/2008, 01:40 PM

you could also try a stockman overflow

bill-fit · 01/05/2008, 01:44 PM

I use plastic window screening. It works great Home depot sells it.

Joe · 01/05/2008, 02:01 PM

I use the plastic grid that ladies use to make latch-hook rugs. This grid is sold at craft stores such as "Ben Franklin" and "Michaels".

Joe

01/05/2008, 08:51 AM	#1
DOTZ Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Benton, Il Posts: 1,764	Need help with a way to block fish from getting into single pipe overflow please. I added a fish and star to my 29 and last night both got sucked into the overflow and died. Can anyone tell me what you use or have seen used to block a overflow so nothing will get sucked into it?

01/05/2008, 12:56 PM	#4
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01/05/2008, 02:01 PM	#8
Joe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Amish Country, PA. USA Posts: 978	I use the plastic grid that ladies use to make latch-hook rugs. This grid is sold at craft stores such as "Ben Franklin" and "Michaels". Joe __________________ I put the laughter in slaughter. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Oceanic Tech Tank, Two MP40W Gen 2 Vortechs, H & S A-150-F2001 External Skimmer, Oceanic Model 3 Sump, Current Outer Orbit Pro 250 Watt MH/T5 Combo Last edited by Joe; 01/05/2008 at 02:06 PM.

01/05/2008, 11:20 AM	#2
DOTZ Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Benton, Il Posts: 1,764	bump

01/05/2008, 12:27 PM	#3
DarG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,515	They make a plastic screen material with large openings that is for placing on top of gutters. There are several types but this one comes in a roll. Cut a piece off and roll it up and stick in the top of the pipe or ty-wrap around the pipe. Doesnt restrict enough to raise the water level more than a mm or 2 and will keep fish and snails out. Home Depot or Lowes should have it. You have to buy a whole roll but its only a few bucks.

01/05/2008, 01:36 PM	#5
ccorpse27 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 379	It's called gutter guard. Works great for what you want.

01/05/2008, 01:40 PM	#6
scatty25 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 63	you could also try a stockman overflow

01/05/2008, 01:44 PM	#7
bill-fit Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Albany Oregon Posts: 231	I use plastic window screening. It works great Home depot sells it.