Keeping the cats from going fishing!

[jaybfresh]

My new tank is being set up behind my couch, and the cats will have easy access to it. I didnt plan on building a canopy but now I'm thinking that might be the only option.

Anyone have some suggestions how/what I can secure the top without using a canopy? One of our cats is very determined and used to pop the screen top off a gecko cage even when it was clipped down

 

[MedRed]

Let them fish in it and then make a youtube video!

 

[N8thanExpl0sion]

you could try egg crate and a squirt gun

 

[jaybfresh]

Eggcrate could work but I'm worried about keeping it under a halide

 

[ChuckG]

push it in.. won't go near the tank again.

 

[Dave VG]

I try and try to keep mine away from my bearded dragon’s cage with no luck. Squirt yell at it push it off no luck. The canopy maybe your saving grace. Good luck to you.

 

[MedRed]

push it in.. won't go near the tank again.

yeah! and make a video and put it on youtube!

 

[EllieSuz]

Get a big, mean tomato clown and let them battle it out?

 

[MedRed]

Get a big, mean tomato clown and let them battle it out?

why stop there. get a lionfish!

 

[dreaminmel]

And make a video...

 

[MedRed]

And make a video...

Exactly!!!

 

[jaybfresh]

You guys are soooo helpful! haha

 

[mr86mister]

LOL Mel. I'm sure J would love it.

J-Your cats are way to nice, no reason for them to get into the tank. Were they that interested in your 100gallon? I'd be more worried about your hyper dog knocking into the system...lol.

 

[dreaminmel]

Ahem... need a video of this hyper dog you speak of.

 

[The J Man]

Make a canopy, and top it with a cushion for your kitty... It will find it to be a great place to nap!

 

[dreaminmel]

I didnt plan on building a canopy but now I'm thinking that might be the only option.

One of our cats is very determined and used to pop the screen top off a gecko cage even when it was clipped down

In serious mode though... I agree the hood may be your only option if your cat is able to get those clips off the gecko's top.

 

[jaybfresh]

Yes I think I will have to go with the canopy... I'll have to give up a few style points but I suppose it's worth it

And mike, the cats were never interested in the other tank but they are all over the new one now that it's in reach

 

[IronMan72]

Surest way to keep the cats out of the tank is to get rid of the cats.

 

[acdraindrps]

push it in.. Won't go near the tank again.

+1

 

[talon4x4]

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