Anemone Guard Suggestions?

[LukeTheReefer]

Any suggestions on a DIY anemone guard. Rn I’m thinking of doing the pantyhose method. I’ve seen some people say it gets clogged in the powerhead if it’s big, but I have a smaller powerhead so I think it will be okay. What have you guys done to make one. I’ve seen some things about 3D printing, but have no clue of how about approaching that.


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[Meshmez]

Which powerheads are you guarding?

 

[Srt4eric]

@LukeTheReefer Like @Meshmez asked what powerheads are you getting? Either of us could probably print you some guards for them.

 

[LukeTheReefer]

I would need one for a Jebao SOW-4 and a hydor koralia 240. How much would it cost?


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[PeetaJai]

My DIY method, less then 1 dollar each. And it worked well. Just another option for you, but 3-D version definitely better then this.
Don't use pantyhose because they clog up very quickly and a PITA to clean, I know... I tried it.

 

[Srt4eric]

I found one for the rw-4. Dont know if it would work for the sow-4. I was reading the only difference is the controller. But I dont know.

 

[max_nano]

I don’t think you would want to use panty hose cause it would get nasty quick. The icecap gyre comes with this mesh netting that slides over the whole thing and even that was trapping too much stuff for my liking.

I think fish of hex has designed covers for most jebao if you just want to buy a 3d printer one.

You definitely want to keep that nem safe, it sucks to have them get blended and kill all your coral. Trust me

 

[LukeTheReefer]

My DIY method, less then 1 dollar each. And it worked well. Just another option for you, but 3-D version definitely better then this.
Don't use pantyhose because they clog up very quickly and a PITA to clean, I know... I tried it.

I think I'm going to give a shot at this, do you have a thread on how you made this that you could link to me?

 

[PeetaJai]

I think I'm going to give a shot at this, do you have a thread on how you made this that you could link to me?

Hey Luke
I did not make a thread about it but is pretty easy.
Just buy plastic canvas at JoAnn for like 1 dollar per sheet and cut it to size and bind it with clear fishing line. The net is from my custom lid cover left over. Not sure where to get them locally, maybe someone can chime in. The hardest part is just measurements.