phishfriend
Aquarium Advice Addict
That is a drawback of the pre filter when it comes to large particles. They will stick to it but not go thru it. It is in viewing sight so you will see if something need to be removed which if the tank is planted mean something almost always need to be removed. That's what I meant when I said the tape or silicone was a more permanent fix and one less thing to worry about. The tape is IMO the best solution. It fixes the problem with no maintenance but its easily removed if you decided to change your scape or bubbler placement.