Product Information

The Aquario Neo Inlet Net Original is a premium South Korean aquarium intake guard designed for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks and professional aquascaping. Made from crystal-clear acrylic, it protects shrimp, baby fish and aquatic plants from being drawn into external filters while maintaining excellent water flow. Its elegant minimalist design blends almost invisibly with glass lily pipes, making it the preferred choice for Nature Aquariums, rimless tanks and high-tech planted aquariums. Available in Medium (M) 13 mm and Large (L) 17 mm.

Premium South Korean Intake Guard for Lily Pipes

The Aquario Neo Inlet Net is a beautifully engineered aquarium intake guard designed to protect shrimp, fry, delicate aquatic plants and aquarium inhabitants from being drawn into your external filter while maintaining excellent water flow.

Manufactured in South Korea by Aquario, one of the world’s most respected aquascaping brands, the Neo Inlet Net combines minimalist aesthetics with intelligent functionality. Its crystal-clear, high-clarity acrylic construction blends almost invisibly into modern planted aquariums, allowing the beauty of your aquascape to remain the centre of attention.

Unlike bulky plastic intake guards that distract from carefully designed Nature Aquariums, the Neo Inlet Net offers discreet protection without compromising the clean, elegant appearance of premium rimless aquariums.

Whether you keep shrimp, nano fish, aquascapes or high-tech planted aquariums, the Neo Inlet Net provides an elegant solution that protects your livestock while preserving unrestricted filter performance.

Why Aquascapers Around the World Choose Aquario

Aquario products are trusted by professional aquascapers because every product follows one simple philosophy:

Equipment should disappear into the aquascape—not dominate it.

The Neo Inlet Net has been designed to complement premium glass lily pipes, minimalist Nature Aquariums and ADA-style layouts while providing reliable protection for the aquarium’s most vulnerable inhabitants.

Every curve, opening and material has been engineered to balance aesthetics, durability and water flow.

Why Install an Aquarium Inlet Net?

Many aquarium owners underestimate how powerful an external filter intake can be. Without an intake guard, the filter may accidentally draw in:

• Baby shrimp
• Newly hatched fry
• Small nano fish
• Floating moss
• Delicate stem plants
• Carpet plant runners
• Floating leaves
• Plant debris

The Aquario Neo Inlet Net acts as a protective barrier, allowing water to pass freely while preventing livestock and larger debris from entering the filter.

This not only protects aquarium inhabitants but also helps reduce unnecessary filter maintenance caused by plant material entering the canister.

Crystal-Clear Minimalist Design

One of the reasons Aquario has become a favourite among professional aquascapers is its attention to visual detail.

The Neo Inlet Net is manufactured using premium transparent acrylic that becomes almost invisible once installed.

Unlike traditional black plastic intake guards, it:

• Preserves the clean appearance of rimless aquariums
• Complements premium glass lily pipes
• Maintains the minimalist Nature Aquarium aesthetic
• Does not distract from aquatic plants or hardscape
• Creates a professional display worthy of high-end aquascaping

For aquascapers who invest time designing beautiful layouts, every visible piece of equipment matters.

Designed in South Korea

Aquario is recognised worldwide for producing innovative aquarium equipment that combines elegant design with practical performance.

Every Neo Inlet Net is manufactured in South Korea, where strict manufacturing standards ensure:

• Excellent material quality
• Precision engineering
• Reliable fit
• Long-lasting durability
• Consistent performance

Choosing an original South Korean Aquario product means investing in equipment trusted by aquascaping enthusiasts around the world.

Why Acrylic Instead of Plastic?

Aquario uses high-quality transparent acrylic because it offers significant advantages over ordinary plastic intake guards.

Benefits include:

• Crystal-clear appearance
• Excellent scratch resistance
• Better long-term clarity
• Lightweight construction
• Elegant finish
• Greater visual integration into planted aquariums

The result is protection that is almost invisible inside the aquarium.

Available Sizes

Medium (M)

• Compatible with 13 mm lily pipe intake (for 12/16 mm filter hose)
• Ideal for nano and medium-sized planted aquariums using compatible external canister filters.
• Recommended for shrimp tanks, Nature Aquariums and aquascapes requiring a neat, minimalist appearance.

Large (L)

• Compatible with 17 mm lily pipe intake (for 16/22 mm filter hose)
• Designed for larger planted aquariums and higher-flow external canister filters.
• Perfect for larger Nature Aquariums, Dutch-style aquascapes and display tanks.

Important: Always select the inlet net according to your lily pipe’s outer diameter and filter hose size, not just your aquarium’s water volume.

Perfect For

The Aquario Neo Inlet Net is ideal for:

• Nature Aquariums
• Dutch Aquascapes
• Iwagumi Layouts
• Shrimp Aquariums
• Nano Aquariums
• Rimless Aquariums
• High-Tech Planted Tanks
• Discus Planted Aquariums
• Community Aquariums
• Aquascaping Competitions

Something Fishy Expert Recommendation

Based on our experience working with planted aquariums across India, we strongly recommend installing an inlet net whenever your aquarium houses shrimp, nano fish or valuable carpeting plants.

Besides protecting livestock, the Neo Inlet Net significantly reduces the amount of moss, floating leaves and plant debris entering the external filter. This helps maintain better filter flow and reduces maintenance over time.

For aquascapers investing in premium lily pipes and carefully designed layouts, the Neo Inlet Net is a small upgrade that makes a noticeable difference in both safety and presentation.

Installation Tips

Installing the Neo Inlet Net takes only a few seconds.

For best results:

• Clean the lily pipe before installation.
• Push the inlet net gently onto the intake pipe.
• Ensure a snug fit without excessive force.
• Inspect periodically for trapped debris.
• Rinse during regular aquarium maintenance to maintain optimal water flow.

Regular cleaning helps preserve maximum filtration efficiency while continuing to protect shrimp and fry.

Care & Maintenance

To keep your Neo Inlet Net performing at its best:

• Rinse with aquarium water during maintenance.
• Remove algae or biofilm with a soft brush.
• Avoid abrasive cleaning pads that may scratch the acrylic.
• Inspect regularly for accumulated plant debris.
• Reinstall securely after cleaning.

Proper maintenance ensures unrestricted water flow and long-lasting clarity.

Compatible With

The Aquario Neo Inlet Net is suitable for use with many premium aquarium filtration systems and lily pipes, including:

• Aquario
• Chihiros
• ADA (when dimensions are compatible)
• DOOA
• ONF
• ISTA
• UNS
• Standard glass lily pipes with matching intake diameter

Always verify the intake diameter before selecting your size.