Tank cover....

[HouseDJSTL]

Already lost a Starry Blenny before I had a chance to get a cover on my tank. What's does everyone use? I bought egg crate but with my light, I have the egg crate shadow lines in my tank. What DIY's did you guys try??

 

[ebius]

I know some guys make screen tops.

 

[rocsec1]

Bulk reef supply has a nice screen kit
I went with one for my 120
I used glass and Home Depot plastic gutter guard on my 75

 

[kegogut]

I made screen tops for mine. Regular screen kits from the big box Home depot and lowes both have them. I use deer netting for the screen,the kind you put over your plants and garden so the deer doesnt eat your greenery.

Ive got a bunch of the netting because you have to buy a whole roll for the little bit you use. If you need some PM me and we can get together.

 

[mudcat1]

I recommend the 1/4" clear mesh from bulk reef supply with the screen kit. I tried using the black 1/2" deer mesh from Home Depot and my Midas Blenny jumped right through it. :mad2:

I haven't had any more jumpers since going with the BRS clear mesh.

 

[Mr D smack]

SS use to carry the mesh

 

[haynesw]

I use the 1/4" mesh from BRS. I don't use a frame with it. Instead, I hold it in place with velcro.

 

[HouseDJSTL]

I'm trying 1/4" plexi with holes drilled every 4" x 3". Should still get the gas exchange and it should keep the glass from fogging up. Fingers crossed.

 

[haynesw]

What size tank opening is the plexi going to cover. I would expect perforated plexi to droop significantly.

 

[HouseDJSTL]

It's 1/4". I cut in two pieces (18x12's) and drilled. No real sagging, but it doesn't seem to be helping it from fogging up.

 

[haynesw]

I my experience it would warp and sag in a few weeks to months. I tried something similar with a 1/4" piece that was only about 18x10 and it warped in a couple months - Thats when I found the netting at BRS and now I use it for a lot of things.

 

[HouseDJSTL]

That's what I figured. Ordered the BRS netting last night.

 

[mkart]

I use the BRS netting also and have to change it every year. The heat from the lights eventually makes it brittle.

 

[HouseDJSTL]

I use the BRS netting also and have to change it every year. The heat from the lights eventually makes it brittle.

I'm ok with doing that....even with LED's do you think I'll have to do that?

 

[mkart]

I'm ok with doing that....even with LED's do you think I'll have to do that?

Probably not. The screen under my 400w mh fails well before the ones under my 250w mh. I think it is completely heat related.