Keeping critters in sump

fadeintoblue · 04/29/2006, 11:03 AM

What does everyone use to keep crabs, snails etc from climbing into the pump intake line?

Thanx

bassnman11 · 04/29/2006, 12:58 PM

I just use a strainer on the intake.

wooddood · 04/29/2006, 01:24 PM

my return pump is in it's own section of the sump so no livestock can get close to it, most pumps come with a sponge filter so thats what i would use. good luck.

dave.

fadeintoblue · 04/29/2006, 07:39 PM

I'm running external pumps and am trying to find a good material to use as a screen either to keep snails out of the last chamber or to just keep them out of the return line intake.

Any suggestions?

04/29/2006, 11:03 AM	#1
fadeintoblue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 69	Keeping critters in sump What does everyone use to keep crabs, snails etc from climbing into the pump intake line? Thanx

04/29/2006, 01:24 PM	#3
wooddood Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: marion in. 46953 Posts: 131	my return pump is in it's own section of the sump so no livestock can get close to it, most pumps come with a sponge filter so thats what i would use. good luck. dave. __________________ 120gal inwall tank in the works again. Current Tank Info: 120gl/bb/w/starboard

04/29/2006, 12:58 PM	#2
bassnman11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Corona Ca. Posts: 674	I just use a strainer on the intake.

04/29/2006, 07:39 PM	#4
fadeintoblue Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 69	I'm running external pumps and am trying to find a good material to use as a screen either to keep snails out of the last chamber or to just keep them out of the return line intake. Any suggestions?