Rimless tank with a lid to prevent jumpers... does this defeat purpose?

[125mph]

I have a rimless tank but I put a screen top on it to prevent wrasses from jumping... my wife thinks its silly because I paid extra for the rimless look.


If I do another build, would it make sense to go euro-braced and put the lid on or canopy, instead of rimless with a screen top?

Is there any reason you would want a rimless tank and still put a lid on it?

 

[Brieninsac]

I think a lot of it has to do with the type of screen top you use. I bought an Artfully Acrylics screen top, which sits flush to the top of the tank. I don't think it detracts from the tank IMO.

 

[125mph]

Interesting.. I ordered one of their lids too.. Im still waiting for it as theres a 6 week wait time..


Also, I posted on wrong forum! lol...

 

[MelloW33]

I made my own screen to fit inside the glass and then flush mounted it with some acrylic tabs in the corners. I don't think it detracts from the rimless look at all.

 

[dweber618]

I made my own screen to fit inside the glass and then flush mounted it with some acrylic tabs in the corners. I don't think it detracts from the rimless look at all.

That was my method as well. It works great! I bought the mesh from BRS, and the rest from Home Depot.

 

[Cliving1]

I dont think it defeats the purpose since most sit flush. Rimless are...hard for me to understand bc at some point something will get out.

 

[ca1ore]

I have a rimless tank but I put a screen top on it to prevent wrasses from jumping... my wife thinks its silly because I paid extra for the rimless look.

Got to go with your wife on this one. Only rimless tank I have is my frag tank - haven't had a frag jump yet :lol:. Otherwise, since I need a screen, I just don't see the point.