Anyone seen a DIY lid or mesh top???

[ace1204]

Got a flasher wrasse today and want to make sure he doesnt escape his home, and although the glass top does a good job im not a big fan of daily cleanings. Looking for a clean look though.

 

[skriz]

you can use light diffusers from HD.

 

[johnr2604]

You can also use screen frame and pond netting.

 

[skriz]

where there's a will, there's a way!

You CAN'T prevent everything, so you have to find a happy medium. I don't like the mesh myself, but if you don't mind it, go with it.

I don't use anything and I've only lost one fish via jumping.

 

[mvm]

I wish I knew this when you were here today. I have some clear mesh and alum. frame left from when I made my cover.

 

[mvm]

Here's a pic:

 

[skriz]

Now that's sweet!

 

[reefknight]

flinster;202111 wrote: Here's a pic:
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Did you get that material from the guy on Reef Central, jimflies? I purchased material from him and it makes a great screen top. I

 

[ace1204]

flinster;202111 wrote: Here's a pic:
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Yeah when i saw yours today thats what gave me the idea lol

 

[blind1993]

what about trying to make one like this? only will work if you have a canopy.
lmk if you have questions.
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[derek_s]

Where'd you get the wrasse? I want to see a pic of it, forgetthe mesh top...

BTW, I used mosquito netting.