Aqua Medic Round Grate 50mm – Black

Description

Aqua Medic Round Grate 50mm – Black — Black 50 mm grate that keeps larger debris and livestock out of drains and partitions

A snail, a stray frag plug or a clump of algae drawn into a 50 mm drain can choke it in an afternoon, and a grate across the opening stops that before it starts. Aqua Medic Round Grate 50mm – Black (SKU: AM41532) is the middle size of Aqua Medic’s round grates, a black round grille that the maker describes as ideal for preventing larger detritus flowing through. Aqua Medic makes the grate in three diameters, Ø 40 mm, 50 mm and 63 mm (about 1.6, 2 and 2.5 in), and this one is the 50 mm, roughly 2 in across. Water passes through the openings while snails, small fish, frag plugs and leaf litter stay on the tank side, where they can be picked off at the next service.

The grate is sold by its diameter, so the first job is to measure the opening it will cover, whether a bored hole in a partition, the mouth of an overflow or strainer pipe, or a pass-through between compartments in a holding system. The black finish disappears against black overflow boxes, dark backgrounds and black sump hardware, so the drain looks tidy from the front glass. Any grate reduces the open area of a hole a little, and debris caught on it reduces it further, so a drain fitted with one should be sized with some margin and checked whenever the tank is serviced. The 40 mm and 63 mm black grates cover smaller and larger openings, and clear versions are made for builds where a transparent fitting suits better.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Overflow and strainer pipes: Stops larger debris and livestock going down a 50 mm drain.
• Holding-tank partitions: Lets water pass between compartments while keeping animals apart.
• Sump chambers: Keeps snails and frag plugs out of the return pump section.
• Black hardware: Blends with black overflow boxes, backgrounds and fittings.

Placement & Care Guide

• Measure first: Check the hole or pipe opening against the 50 mm diameter before fitting.
• Seat it squarely: Fit the grate flush across the opening so nothing slips past the edge.
• Allow for flow: Leave spare drain capacity, as the grille reduces the open area.
• Clean regularly: Brush off trapped detritus at each service to keep water moving.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 50 mm diameter: The middle of three sizes, about 2 in.
• Holds back larger detritus: Aqua Medic’s stated purpose for the grate.
• Black finish: Low visibility against dark overflow boxes and backgrounds.
• Passive and simple: No power, media or moving parts.
• Easy to service: Lifts out for a brush clean during maintenance.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua Medic (Germany)
• SKU: AM41532
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 4025901102987
• Product Type: Accessories > Drain and Partition Grate
• Diameter: Ø 50 mm (approx. 2 in)
• Colour: Black
• Purpose: Holds back larger detritus while letting water through
• Range Sizes: Ø 40 mm, 50 mm and 63 mm
• Other Sizes: Aqua Medic Round Grate 40mm – Black (SKU AM41531); Aqua Medic Round Grate 63mm – Black (SKU AM41533)
• Target Environment: Freshwater and marine aquariums, sumps and holding systems