Aqua Medic Round Grate 40mm – Clear

Description

Aqua Medic Round Grate 40mm – Clear — Small clear grate for nano overflows and narrow openings where black would stand out

On a rimless nano or a glass overflow, a black fitting is the first thing the eye lands on, and a clear one simply fades into the glass. Aqua Medic Round Grate 40mm – Clear (SKU: AM41541) is the smallest of Aqua Medic’s round grates in the clear version, a round grille the maker describes as ideal for preventing larger detritus flowing through. Aqua Medic makes the grate in Ø 40 mm, 50 mm and 63 mm (about 1.6, 2 and 2.5 in), and at 40 mm, roughly 1.6 in, this one suits the narrower drains and pass-throughs of nano tanks, small sumps and frag systems. Water passes through, while snails, small fish, frag plugs and loose algae stay where they are.

The clear material lets light through and shows what has collected behind it, so a build-up of detritus is easy to spot before it slows the drain. The grate is sized by its diameter, so the opening to be covered, a bored hole in a baffle, the end of a strainer pipe or the inlet of a small overflow, should be measured against 40 mm first. Small drains have less margin to begin with, and any grille takes away some open area, so the drain should still keep up with the return pump once the grate is in place. In small holding systems it lets water pass between compartments while keeping juveniles or new arrivals apart. A clear 63 mm grate covers larger openings, and black versions are made in all three sizes.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Nano and pico overflows: Narrow drains around 40 mm on small reef tanks.
• Glass and rimless builds: A fitting that stays inconspicuous against clear glass.
• Frag and quarantine systems: Keeps snails and plugs out of small sumps.
• Small partitions: Water exchange between compartments without letting animals through.

Placement & Care Guide

• Measure the opening: Confirm it suits a 40 mm grate before fitting.
• Seat it evenly: Press it square across the hole so nothing slips past the rim.
• Check the drain rate: Make sure the overflow still keeps pace with the return pump.
• Clean when it clouds: Detritus shows through the clear grille; brush it off when it builds up.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Smallest diameter: Ø 40 mm, about 1.6 in.
• Clear finish: Blends with glass overflows and rimless tanks.
• See-through: Trapped debris is visible at a glance.
• Holds back detritus: Aqua Medic’s purpose for the round grate.
• No moving parts: Nothing to power or replace.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua Medic (Germany)
• SKU: AM41541
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 4025901113792
• Product Type: Accessories > Drain and Partition Grate
• Diameter: Ø 40 mm (approx. 1.6 in)
• Colour: Clear
• Purpose: Stops larger detritus flowing through small openings
• Range Sizes: Ø 40 mm, 50 mm and 63 mm
• Other Sizes: Aqua Medic Round Grate 63mm – Clear (SKU AM41543)
• Target Environment: Nano and small freshwater and marine aquariums, sumps and frag systems