drain pipe or overflow pipe issues

[Nimboli12]

IMG_2513-1.jpg picture by Nimboli12 - Photobucket

This drain pipe came with my tank that I bought off of Craigs list. The previous owner i gues put it in like this. Ive lost about 4 fish going down this pipe so I put this netting on to keep them out but not interrupt the water flow.

Can anyone suggest something else I can put atop of this pipe or maybe remoe the pipe and put some other device on ? We've already tried using a pvc cap with holes in it but I think it wasn't letting enough water go down.

 

[kevdogg]

can you post a pick showing more of the pipe? It looks like a 2 or 3 inch pipe is that correct?

 

[little_fish]

The netting will be fine, just give a rinse when you do water changes.

 

[wontonflip]

+1 fish

 

[Nimboli12]

Yes, its about 2-3 inches. I'll try to get a pic from another angle. Its just that it looks kind of tacky with the green netting on top w/rubberband. Id like to try something else that looks a litte nicer.

 

[little_fish]

I think that is about as pretty as you are going to get, i have a cover for my siphon tube and its exceptionally ugly. You could try and find some cream colored netting to help hide it

 

[sps]

You can use this grid mesh and wrap it around the intake and use a zip tie to hold it on the pvc. it may look a little better because it is black and may blend better. Here is a link to a veggie clip with the mesh on it. Call your lfs and see if they can get you the mesh by itself.
Ocean Nutrition Grid Feeding Clip Butterflys Aquarium Fish Feeders

 

[kevdogg]

What about taking a PVC coupling and slicing the top to make teeth like on an overflow? You could then paint it black so it will blend in a little better.