Aquarium Shrimp Guards
Slotted intake cages with a 1.5mm slot.
Every guard here uses a 1.5mm slot. It adds a barrier over the intake, and very small animals may still fit through. Need wider slots for a fish-only tank? See our fish guards.
Shrimp Guard, Eheim 9/12mm Barb
A slotted intake cage with 1.5mm wide slots.
Shrimp Guard, Eheim 12/16mm Barb
A slotted intake cage with 1.5mm wide slots.
Shrimp Guard, Eheim 25/34mm Barb
A slotted intake cage with 1.5mm wide slots.
Shrimp Guard, Fluval Large/XL Barb
A slotted intake cage with 1.5mm wide slots.
Picking your shrimp guard, answered straight.
How is the shrimp guard slot sized?
Every shrimp guard uses a 1.5mm slot. Watch your tank after you install it.
Should I pick the shrimp guard or the fish guard?
The shrimp guard has the narrower slot, 1.5mm. Pick it if you keep shrimp or small snails. Very small animals may still fit through it, so watch your tank. If you keep only fish, our fish guards use a wider 4.0mm slot.
How does the shrimp guard attach to my filter intake?
It slips over your canister hose or intake tube by hand. Each guard names the intake size it is cut for, and our fit chart lists which filter models run that size.
Is the shrimp guard a cage or a sponge?
It is a rigid slotted cage, not soft foam. A cage stays open longer between cleanings than a sponge does.
Do I still need to watch my tank with a guard installed?
Yes. A guard adds a barrier over your intake. Watch your tank after you install it, especially with livestock you care about.
Shrimp Guard and Intake Guard: What They Do and What They Do Not Do
Small animals can get pulled into a bare filter intake. See why it happens, what keepers already try, and what a slotted guard does and does not do.
Read the guideAdd a barrier over your intake.
Pick the shrimp guard sized for your hose. Printed to order in the USA.
Need a size we do not stock? Use the custom builder.