Better idea for the intake

[jamey]

Hello all
I would like to stay away from using a sponge over my intake tube in my cherry shrimp tank and was wondering if anybody had a better idea so the young are not sucked up in the intake. Enjoy your day and thanks for taking the time to read this. Love my shrimp!!

[eightoeight]

I've seen people suggest using stockings as a pre-filter, as well as stainless steel pre-filters.

[jamey]

Thank you. I will try that.

[Devilfish]

I've tried the stocking idea and it works. It does get clogged by small particles fairly quickly and has to be taken off and washed thoroughly.
I also don't like the look of the sponge so if anyone has any other innovative ideas I'd gladly try them.

[phuongus]

how about a sponge filter? i think its a good type of filter for shrimps and fry.