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[Malenurse]

Frame for mesh or seine netting

Frame for mesh or seine netting

Just wondering about ideas for making a frame of some sort for the mesh or seine netting (that looks decent) so that the mesh can be easily lifted off the tank. I have an AP 24, so the top is about 17x20. Would coat-hanger-type wire work?

 

[coralnut99]

Re: Frame for mesh or seine netting

Re: Frame for mesh or seine netting

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12607989#post12607989 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Malenurse
Just wondering about ideas for making a frame of some sort for the mesh or seine netting (that looks decent) so that the mesh can be easily lifted off the tank. I have an AP 24, so the top is about 17x20. Would coat-hanger-type wire work?

Rusting is inevitable. Try a plastic knob from a discarded appliance or toy. It's pretty easy to just grab the screen frame though, when you want to lift it.

 

[EvoX]

sorry to hear about the wrasse, sucks to lose fish to carpet surfing
right now ive been using egg crate, its not the prettiest thing but i heard something hit it last night so i think it works
but i dont want to make something that looks a little nicer
is the seine netting uv resistant?

 

[Eklikewhoa]

If you get a window screen kit it comes with the little tabs that go in with the tubing so that would work just like if it were in your window.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

two years- no handle needed- no rust

two years- no handle needed- no rust

supplies needed see link:
http://www.rareclownfish.com/forums/f32/diy-screen-covering-top-381/#post4552

 

[fhayward]

I used 1/2 inch PVC for the frame and covered it with a double layer of pond netting; fastened with ty-raps and silicon sealer. Totally non-corrosive and sturdy. Made a small trap door of egg crate for feeding and placing my Magnivore 8 for cleaning. I'm happy with the outcome. BTW: My 400 watt metal halides are ~5 inches aove the netting.

 

[Malenurse]

Excellent advice and link. Thanks so much!