ciaong Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Hi Everyone, I'm having trouble with my filter and shrimp. The filter is an internal one with a spraybar attachment. I don't have issues with shrimplets getting sucked in, but I'm finding shrimp, stuck, head-first, in the spraybar. A few have died before I was able to free them. I've tried pantyhose, but it cuts the outflow too much. Would a sponge work? I worry about blocking too much of the outflow and damaging the filter. Any suggestions welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 This is a new one on me! You may have some algae buildup inside the tube that the shrimp are trying to get to. Clean that out and see if it changes things. if the pantyhose are too restrictive, then try a media bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted August 15, 2017 Report Share Posted August 15, 2017 Increase the height of the spraybar or lower water volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted August 16, 2017 Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Are you sure they aren't getting sucked in and pushed through to the inside of the spraybar? It seems unlikely to me that a shrimp would have enough strength to force its way in against the outgoing pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaong Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Thanks, guys. I might try the media bag. (I'll probably have to sew a sleeve or something out of one.) It's a weird problem, I agree. chappy6107: They might be after some buildup, but frankly, my shrimp aren't very bright and are probably just randomly making their way in because it doesn't happen often. OMG Aquatics: Unfortunately, the tank is in my bedroom and the splashing would drive me nuts. Shrimple minded: The flow is kinda weak, but definitely out and not in. Also, all the stuck ones were headfirst in the spraybar holes, like they were trying to get in on purpose. Shrimplets get blasted away, and it's only the juveniles getting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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