Stainless Steel Aquarium Filter Intake Guard (12/16mm) | Baby Shrimp Safe Mesh Strainer Cover | Anti-Clog Pre-Filter

Premium Stainless Steel Filter Intake Guard

Protect your delicate livestock and keep your filtration running smoothly with our Stainless Steel Intake Guards from Atradesen.com. Designed as a direct replacement for bulky stock plastic filter baskets, this micro-mesh pre-filter slips effortlessly over the intake pipe of your canister or hang-on-back (HOB) filter.

🌟 Ultimate Livestock Protection & Flow

• 100% Baby Shrimp & Fry Safe: Features an ultra-fine stainless steel micro-mesh that prevents tiny baby shrimp (Neocaridina/Caridina) and vulnerable fish fry from being sucked into the filter motor.
• Anti-Clog Pre-Filter: Effectively blocks large plant debris, decaying leaves, and uneaten food from entering your main filter media, drastically extending your filter's lifespan and reducing maintenance frequency.
• Premium Rust-Proof Build: Constructed from high-quality stainless steel with a snug-fitting black rubber collar for a secure, slip-on grip that will not rust in freshwater setups.

⚠️ Sizing Selection Guide (Crucial!)

Ensure a perfect fit by measuring the Outer Diameter (O.D.) of your filter's rigid intake pipe before ordering on Atradesen.com:

• Small Size (12mm I.D.): The rubber collar has a 12mm Inner Diameter. Fits rigid intake pipes with a ~12mm Outer Diameter. (Guard Dimensions: 7cm Length x 2.5cm O.D.)
• Large Size (16mm I.D.): The rubber collar has a 16mm Inner Diameter. Fits rigid intake pipes with a ~16mm Outer Diameter. (Guard Dimensions: 8.5cm Length x 3cm O.D.)