Mesh Lid idea

[michika]

Someone pointed me towards this on RC

Mesh Lids (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=817485&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)

[Monti-Man]

I did one very similiar. Although i used pvc instead of anything metal.
Works very we'll and haven't had any of my fish jump yet and i have a large amount of wrasse's.
Found the netting at homedepot after searching for something that was small enough but wasn't going to melt under the lights.

Works really we'll:)

[michika]

Photos?

[rocketlily]

What type of netting did you use? Agreed, pics would also be nice.

[Monti-Man]

I am at work. But when i get home i will take it off and post some photo's.
I will also have to look at home for the bag that the net came in. I believe it was used to keep birds out of your garden.

[Delphinus]

Neat idea. I like that better than eggcrate that's for sure!

[michika]

The netting used in the link is called clear knotted bird netting.

[Lance]

I made a lid out of nylon mesh from Rona. It comes in different sizes, and is quite cheap. I made a frame out of wood and attached the mesh to it. Works great.

[Skimmerking]

doesnt that affect the amount of lighting going to the tank just curious.

[rocketlily]

I wonder, which method egg crate or mesh has the most effect on the lighting?

[michika]

Eggcrate easily. Its thicker and it directs the light only downward through the holes.

[cwickham]

i was thinking to extend the height of my tank about 4 inches with eggcrate, that would hopefully stop mos fish jumping out, and not block any light?

has anyone tryed that before

[michika]

You might have more success with the reflective eggcrate, but I'm not sure if it will heat up, or have a reaction to the salt water.