As we all know wrasses are excellent jumpers(had to learn the hard way!!!):lolspin: never thought they would actually jump from my tank with an euro brace..... my first couple were fine until i added a lineatus which first hit the back wall and bounced into the overflow, then the next day end up on my floor. the funny thing was i never realized he was there was looking at the tank heard a sound on the floor and found him flopping lol, i didn't think he would make it, he was pretty dried up when i found him. but fortunately put him back and was eating later that afternoon. now to prevent that from happening wanted to know what u guys use to cover ur tanks with, i've checked home depot the window screening i don't think lets enough light through i want to find a clear netting, can anyone show me some pictures of what they use and where they got it. i am going to be adding a bunch of flame wrasses and rhamboids don't want to have them jumping out really appreciate your time guys, i would also like to thank everyone here that helps people like me out all the time.
How to cover wrasse tanks
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Robka
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I agree with the nylon netting with an aluminum window frame kit (purchased at Home Depot). I could not find the type of netting I was looking for around town (a smidge smaller than 1/2 inch squares) until I went to a local winery and they had this netting covering all the vines. I looked online for the material they used and they only sold it in bulk, so I went back to the winery and helped myself to about 5 square feet of the stuff that was extra bundled on the ground (I hope they didn't mind
but I give them plenty of business). It has worked perfectly.
Good luck,
Robka
but I give them plenty of business). It has worked perfectly. Good luck,
Robka
Homeytwist
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Good call on the pond netting. I was gonna suggest egg-crate, everybody seems to do that.
rssjsb
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Egg crate is not enough to keep most wrasses in. They can get through amazingly small spaces. Someone on here suggested using a bait net, and I tried it. It's great - the netting is clear, and the openings are just the right size - 1.4". Just stretched it with screen-window frame.
WestTexasReefer
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I have the screen frames with 1/4" pond netting the same as itachi. Works great and doesn't block the light.
rssjsb
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I meant 1/4". D'oh!
itachi
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issue with the crate is it diffuses light. The reason i used pond netting is it does not block light, also it does not break down either. Since it's meant to be indirect sunlight , and you can also get it in black. DR. Forest & smith sell pretty much any size from 1 in down to 1/4 . I got my idea from Agentsps & MFR who have a similar screen, difference is MFR's is on a bowfront and Agentsps's is on a rimless.
The light's not blocked by the eggcrate. I have an Aquatinic fixture that sits right over the water.. I fit the crate and screen around both sides.
so the netting won't block any of my mh and t5 lights at all i don't want to see the pattern in the tank from the netting. i have also been searching for birdnetting but can only find it in black seen a few places online wiht clear don't know if they sell small amounts though. i found pond netting in green but kinda funky on a rimless euro brace. i live in toronto if anyone by any chance know where i can find some clear birdnetting please let me know but thanks for all you help guys
WestTexasReefer
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You won't see a pattern from the lighting. I found mine at watergardens.org but Drs FosterSmith sells it as well
goldenclove77
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Let it be know this is not jump proof, but jumper resistant. I had a pearly jaw bail on me the other night. Not sure how it happened but the little punk was crispy behind the tank the other night.
