So tired of shrimp finding their way in...

[ZansAquatica]

I have a Cobalt Aquarics set up with their internal filter and no matter what modifications I've tried, shrimp are always in there! Many times dead...

What is the best and most SLEEK filtration system for a glass 8 gallon nano? I really don't like having much show. It's an established system of a few years and this one sponge is sustaining them, they are thriving. What can I use that looks great, minimal, and works great?

 

[pagoda]

Have you tried a pair of black fine tights pulled over the outside of the filter, if you double the thickness they would probably stop shrimp getting inside....cut the feet off the tights, pull both feet over the filter entry area and secure tightly

 

[ZansAquatica]

Have you tried a pair of black fine tights pulled over the outside of the filter, if you double the thickness they would probably stop shrimp getting inside....cut the feet off the tights, pull both feet over the filter entry area and secure tightly

I did this two different ways and it made the filter back up and slow down every few days, causing me to take it out and clean it way too often... Some of the shrimp that get in there are babies as well

 

[pagoda]

What about swapping to a basic sponge filter?

 

[Toria]

I switched to a sponge filter. Managed to find a minI one that don’t take too much space and it’s creates a lot of surface bubbles too. Babies safe from gettin sucked into filter. Removed my over the top one. My water even seems clearer now I’ve switched. This was to protect the babies. Tank holds 25L

 

[sinned4g63]

Just wanted to say that is a really good looking tank! Everything looks so vibrant and healthy. And I love the way you decorated the stand. Best of luck with your filter.

 

[Toria]

Thank you. It’s a work in progress. Thinking bout a grass carpet and rocks. It all natural plants etc so refusing a ceramic rock cave. Lol. Shrimp seem happy with it so far and it’s stayin nice and clean. Hopin I’ve got the right balance of everything

 

[Jonmott]

Nano Canister with a sponge on the intake would look the most sleek.

 

[ZansAquatica]

Nano Canister with a sponge on the intake would look the most sleek.

I just found some minI canisters that hang off the side, you think those might crack the glass one day? The stand isn't really made for a fish tank so i'd have to drill some holes and to put the canister inside

 

[ZansAquatica]

What about swapping to a basic sponge filter?

Could you give me an idea of a basic sponge filter?

Update: Oops! One was posted right after your comment! cool!

 

[ZansAquatica]

I switched to a sponge filter. Managed to find a minI one that don’t take too much space and it’s creates a lot of surface bubbles too. Babies safe from gettin sucked into filter. Removed my over the top one. My water even seems clearer now I’ve switched. This was to protect the babies. Tank holds 25L

looks good! which brand is it please?

 

[ZansAquatica]

Just wanted to say that is a really good looking tank! Everything looks so vibrant and healthy. And I love the way you decorated the stand. Best of luck with your filter.

Thank you, love!! It is beaming with life but the filter is a shrimp killer, lol. I wonder if the tank would do even better without constant shrimp carcasses. I went super grI'm in response to your happy post, oops, haha! <3 <3

 

[Rev]

Cory has a nano usb air pump. Super small and quiet can easily power a small sponge filter in your tank. They sell a small sponge that pairs with it separately I believe.

 

[ZansAquatica]

Cory has a nano usb air pump. Super small and quiet can easily power a small sponge filter in your tank. They sell a small sponge that pairs with it separately I believe.

Cool! This might be my solution! thanks <3