Anything I can do to a filter that keeps sucking up fish?

[Amortiogar]

I've lost three fish to this filter intake; 2 Rasboras and one pea puffer. When I went to the pet store to get another puffer, I got a small breeding net to put around the intake so the new (incredibly small) puffer wouldn't get sucked in.

What can I do to prevent this? Is there something else I can put on there? Because while it is working, it is't too pleasing to the eye.

Filter:



Puffer!

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Get a filter sponge, cut a hole into it and slip it over the intake.

 

[Mattyfelts]

I've seen people put sponges cut up specifically in the shape of the intake ( have a hole through them) and then nothing can get into it. Or maybe you could put an old fish net over it with some thread to keep it on there!

 

[mrvincent]

Filter sponge on the intake !

 

[Amortiogar]

Awesome! Thanks for ideas.

 

[mrvincent]

Maybe you can find some in your LFS for low cost...

 

[GodFan]

Amazon sells some filter prefilters that are meant for a fluval or something that fit real well look great and work great.