Any Tricks on Keeping Anemone out of Overflow?

[chull13]

I have had my RBTA for about 4 weeks now. The first 3 he was in hiding under a rock. He has been out for about 4 days now and twice gotten caught in my overflow. Luckily I caught it in time both times. Any suggestions??

 

[flyingarmy]

Wire mesh around overflow......if all else fails...staples! J/K

They do love to wonder around. Good luck!

 

[maveri9720]

Sure, take some gutter guard and attach it to the top of your overflow, to prevent the anemone from going into the overflow, kinda like adding a fence to your overflow.

I added some to mine, b/c there was a small gap between the return line and the side of the overflow, enough of a gap for a small, unlucky fish to make his way into my overflow. Just zip-tied it in place using the teeth of the overflow.

If you can't find black gutter guard anywhere, let me know, b/c I have alot of extra lying around.

 

[glxtrix]

they sell plastic mesh at michaels (arts and craft stores) that is used with embroidery and its super cheap, something like $0.50 for an 8x8 sheet. Plus its plastic so you dont need to worry about metal in your tank.

 

[chull13]

Thanks! When using mesh, is there still a problem of them getting stuck to the overflow but not sucked in?

 

[glxtrix]

the mesh I'm talking about has very small holes, I'ld say its about 1/4" or a lil smaller. That would make it impossible for an anemone to get thu it.