Derbird Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hello DYI people. Yesterday I had a scary moment. I decided to change my filtersock. It wasn't my normal day to do this but I just though it needed it. I do my normal rutine and go to dump the sock out in the bucked to save any pods or other things that fall in. Well out pops my Melanurus Wrasse (scary). The little guy was still alive so I grabbed him and dropped him back in the the main tank (scary). He seemed to come through the ordeal unharmed but I don't need a repeat where he stays there for a few days. Some how my 5" Melanurus Wrasse made it through a gap as thick as my thumb. to get between the brace and the overflow. I have to cover the overflow. What is the best way to go about this. Egg crate, Gutter gard ? I have alomst no DYI skills so I'm not sure what to do here. Any input is most welcome. (help) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yikes.... So sorry for the scary encounter. I have some screen material you can have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted June 12, 2012 Author Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yikes.... So sorry for the scary encounter. I have some screen material you can have. That would be great, is it alright to have direct contact with saltwater? (I see some splashing as a possibility) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Gutter guard is the way to go. It works wonders for that. When I had the 240 setup I lost about 10 chromis to them going down the overflows. DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kknight Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 That would be great' date=' is it alright to have direct contact with saltwater? (I see some splashing as a possibility)[/quote'] I am sure it is fine. I got it from Bulk Reef Supply and sits on top of my tank for a screen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Screen could clog up and then you could have the tank overflowing onto the floor:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberlee Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Gutter Gard is great and can be cut to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasasah Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 I would recommend a pvc stand pipe and a gurgle buster. Makes it almost completely silent plus there will be a pool in the overflow where I'd he falls back there he won't get sucked into the sock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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