Black shrimp guard strainer for Fluval AC and AquaClear filters, a long tube covered in fine mesh

Shrimp Guard Strainer for Fluval AC & AquaClear 20, 30, 50, 70 & 110

AquaClear & Fluval AC 20, 30, 50
$7.00
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Black shrimp guard strainer for Fluval AC and AquaClear filters, a long tube covered in fine mesh
  • Black shrimp guard strainer for Fluval AC and AquaClear filters, a long tube covered in fine mesh
  • Close-up of the black shrimp guard strainer's fine mesh end next to a plain black extension tube.
  • Black shrimp guard strainer for Fluval AC and AquaClear filters, a long tube with a fine mesh end.
  • Plain black extension tube beside the black shrimp guard strainer with its fine mesh intake end.
  • Close-up of the fine mesh at the end of the black shrimp guard strainer for AquaClear intakes.
  • Black shrimp guard strainer with fine mesh end beside a plain black tube, standing upright.
  • Graphic: black intake strainer for AquaClear filters, about 7 in (178 mm) long and 1 in (26 mm) wide.
Shrimp Guard Strainer for Fluval AC & AquaClear 20, 30, 50, 70 & 110

Shrimp Guard Strainer for Fluval AC & AquaClear 20, 30, 50, 70 & 110

Reviews from our Etsy shop

$7.00

Fits: AquaClear & Fluval AC 20, 30, 50

Not sure which filter you have?
  • Fine mesh keeps shrimp and fry out of the filter.
  • No loss of flow.
  • About 7 in (178 mm) long, for most standard tank depths.
Filter Size
  • Flat $4.88 shipping for your whole US order
  • Ships Mon, Wed & Fri. Arrives 2–5 business days after it ships.
  • Damaged or wrong? Refund or a new part within 30 days. Our policy

About this part

Tiny shrimp and fry can get pulled into an open filter intake. This shrimp guard strainer covers the intake with fine mesh that keeps the little ones out, while your filter keeps its full flow. It suits shrimp colonies, betta tanks and planted nano setups.

Compatibility
  • Fits: both the Legacy AquaClear and the current Fluval AC filters: the small size fits the 20, 30 and 50; the large size fits the 70 and 110. Pick your size.
Why it helps
  • Fine mesh keeps shrimp and fry out of the filter.
  • No loss of flow.
  • About 7 in (178 mm) long, for most standard tank depths.
  • A version with an extension tube is a choice for deeper tanks.
Installation
  1. Take off the stock intake tube.
  2. Slide the strainer onto the filter intake the same way.
  3. No adapters or tools needed.
In the box

One shrimp guard strainer in the size you pick, with or without the extension tube, in black.

Designed and 3D printed in Pennsylvania. One flat shipping price covers your whole US order, so a second part ships for no extra cost.

  • 5 stars: 48 (98%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Aviana

Works well with my aqua clear 50 filter, I bought it to keep my shrimp and snails safe and has worked great so far.

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Alexia OBrian

I love the shape & size of these filter intakes. I’ve bought these for 3 different tanks (needed the extender for 1 tank) and they all work great. No loss of shrimp or baby fish fry, in fact they don’t seem to mind hanging out around it!

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Julie

Great item and fits perfectly in my guppy tank.

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Etsy customer

This worked out great for my tank. Easy install, great price, awesome quality… I look forward to doing business with you again.👍

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Joseph

Absolutely fantastic! looks better than the sponge filter, too

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Phillip

Works as described on fx2

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Jeff Magson

Exactly what I needed . Good price and fast delivery.

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Etsy customer

It perfectly on my Aquaclear 110. Thank you for the fast shipping. Be back for another one when I upgrade my tidal 110.

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Joshua shumen

This item is exactly as described.

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Leslie

Definitely an improvement on the intake tube the filter comes with, thank you!

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Samantha Singleton

Fits my Aquaclear Fluval series perfect!

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Etsy customer

I use these to keep mystery snails from getting their heads stuck in intake grids. They fit, they look good, the flow is good. I do not put a second length of tube, just these, so there are no Aquaclear intake grids in the way of the flow. The flattened shape allows space between intake and glass.

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JEFFREY JANOWIAK

Love it 🤙 Fit perfect and works Flawlessly

Looks good also

Thank you

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Michelle White

Piece is so simple yet makes such a huge difference to the tank, I love it!!! Elevates the look of the tank and NO more gross sponges that get clogged and slow down the filter. this is a must for any fish tank!!

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Trevor Mitchell

Fits perfect and works great!!

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Carlos

Good quality will buy again.

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Amy Nichols

Exactly as advertised, fits perfectly

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Etsy customer

Exactly what I was looking for! And customer service was amazing

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Josh Altman

Great quality, keeps my fry from getting trapped in the filter intake, I'm sure they appreciate it 😀

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Sebastian Queen

Make sure this item is not parallel to the glass of your tank; it is very easy for shrimp and fish to become stuck between the filter piece and the glass. Guess how mine died! If you have duckweed, then it will get stuck to this item and begin rotting.

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J kupfer

Snug fit, works very well. Thank you.

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Nathaniel Sy

Great quality and fits the filter nicely!

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Matt Pellerin

Exactly what I needed for my fry

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Harold Norman

Excellent product. Perfect fit for the Aqua Clear filter intake.

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Art Matthews

Beautiful design, good quality. Perfect fit!

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Kristen Valek

Works well to keep baby fish from getting into the filter!

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brad

high quality pre filter thanks!

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Ron

Great item as usual. I'll continue to buy these as long as they're for sale!

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Rob

Perfect! Exactly what I needed. I'm going to order another one right away for my other filter.

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MaddyH

Works great and looks good.

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Candice Rogers

Working great so far, fits nicely over the filter intake.

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Autumn Harrison

I don't have any shrimp, but after an unfortunate incident involving a poor little tetra and my filter's suction, I decided to get this attachment. It's super well constructed and fits easily onto my filter. I have so much peace of mind now knowing my filter tube can't damage any fins, plants, or little fish. Even if you don't have shrimp, I totally recommend this product!

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