Updated my critter gaurd thread for the maxspect gyre with this ....
Version 2 more flow
The 7 mesh I think is the ultimate in protection, allowing decent amount of flow through, and less maintanence then foam.
But it certainly does impact flow. If not using alternating mode you can cut out the forward flow grate area and that increases some flow. But using alternating mode you can't do that with out creating risk.
Gutter gaurd is great for wiers and overflow protection but the holes are pretty big and with spinning blades behind it I see a sucked in anemone getting torn up still. I want something between the 7 mesh and gutter gaurd. Something that doesn't introduce to much risk but still allows near full flow.
I've been looking for something like a black plastic 5 mesh. That's proven to be a challenge. I was also thinking about using gutter gaurd and weaving a black nylon thread through it. I still think that might work but the holes may still be fairly large.
A post of a mesh bag holding some garlic sparked the idea of finding some black mesh I know I've got around the house. You can find them for things like laundry holders, beach bags, hats, etc.
I found this bag we use for traveling and holding whatever stuff my wife put in it. (don't tell the wife...)
It's holes are slightly bigger then the 7 mesh but much smaller then the gutter gaurd. Its also a nylon mesh and the mesh is also thinner then the plastic 7 mesh so between the hole size and thinness I figured it should allow a lot more flow through it yet still provide protection. I could see slightly more damage with this in place over the 7 mesh but not total carnage. Maybe a few tentacles ripped off. Only way to know is when it happens. I hope to never have it tested. But I'm thinking its a balance between protection and flow.
