**Clear** Mesh Top
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Chad Vossen
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i have noticed a deer netting at home depot. 15$ for like 100 ft role.
the holes appear to be about a half inch. the material is black but its very thin. i believe that it could be used without compromising our lighting, at least till something better is found. i found this netting in the outside section where all the plants are sold, over in the area that has the fertilizers.
the holes appear to be about a half inch. the material is black but its very thin. i believe that it could be used without compromising our lighting, at least till something better is found. i found this netting in the outside section where all the plants are sold, over in the area that has the fertilizers.
perpetual98
New member
I've always wanted to get some firefish, but didn't want them to be found on the floor one day. This solution seems like it would be perfect! I'd probably opt for the 1/4" though.
I am unsure if where we were going to be getting the mesh locally will be able to come through or not (weeks later and we are still looking 
)... so it looks like we are back "on the market" looking for some mesh. The pieces we have are too small for our tank . Any "new" hot links or tips ?
)... so it looks like we are back "on the market" looking for some mesh. The pieces we have are too small for our tank . Any "new" hot links or tips ?
a1amap
New member
The mesh for outdoor ponds is 1/2" to 3/4" mesh and is really cheap. I have see it at Garden stores, lowes and home depot next to the pond stuff.
Just one example: http://www.pondepot.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=18
Lowes and the depot dont have it on there web but they have it in the store.
Just one example: http://www.pondepot.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=18
Lowes and the depot dont have it on there web but they have it in the store.
Kengaroo131
Fish Crazy
i used a piece of 1/2 inch plexiglass but for big tanks it can get expensive i used it on a 10 gallon. looks pretty good though great job!
CyboRob
New member
This looks like the mesh Jim used. Small though but cheap.
http://www.delphiglass.com/index.cfm?page=itemView&itemsysid=182827
http://www.delphiglass.com/index.cfm?page=itemView&itemsysid=182827
I used the black mesh from Lowes, always available in their gardning department, and there is no problem with shade etc. The mesh is so thin that it doesn't affect the lighting at all. I know there are some people on the board selling their scraps of clear mesh, don't waste your money. For under $10 you can get all the black mesh you would ever need from Lowes.
Also, I used the aluminum screen frames, and after more than a year there is no sign of rust etc.
Also, I used the aluminum screen frames, and after more than a year there is no sign of rust etc.
here is a link to some pictures of our mesh top :
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=10157187#post10157187
from some of Jim's scrap
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=10157187#post10157187
from some of Jim's scrap
Here are some pictures of the top I made from Aluminum screen frames and the black mesh from Lowes.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=888670
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=888670
surfjeepzx
New member
A castnet is made from monofiliment and would have worked as well for the screening. You could buy the net and cut out the section you need. I know it's to late now as you've already bought the other stuff but for those that might be doing this in the future. You can buy a cheap castnet at Waldoworld.
jimsflies
Member
One option would be to cut a piece of plexiglass to go across the back and make openings (with tight tolerances to avoid openings that fish can jump through). Then use a little silicone to keep it in place on the rim stock....you'd be able to remove it, but not something you'd take off every day. Then make the frame a little narrower and sit it on that along the back. Hopefully, your able to follow my description...
