Had my first jumper today...

[nickh06]

Came home and fed the fish and couldn't find my bi-color blenny. He is usually front and center when I stand in front of the tank. Come to find out he jumped out and landed behind the tank. Stiff as a board :dead1:

First time I have ever given any thought about getting a screen or something for the top of the tank... Does anyone use one?

 

[lsu_fishfan]

I have a screen on my 60 rimless, lost a pair of clowns before I put it on.

 

[nickh06]

LSU_fishFan;1010085 wrote: I have a screen on my 60 rimless, lost a pair of clowns before I put it on.

looks like they are pretty easy to build, what kind of screen did you use?

 

[lsu_fishfan]

I bought the frame from Home Depot and the screen from Pure Reef

 

[nickh06]

LSU_fishFan;1010087 wrote: I bought the frame from Home Depot and the screen from Pure Reef

Nice, I will have to drop by there

 

[myvwrock]

I use black eggcrate. This was after I lost my longnose hawkfish..

 

[nickh06]

myVWrock;1010089 wrote: I use black eggcrate. This was after I lost my longnose hawkfish..

that's a good idea too! Thanks

 

[sn4k33y3z]

With egg crate you will reduce the amount of light your DT is getting compared to a nylon screen.

If you have your measurements, Pure Reef will build you one right on the spot!

 

[redstang]

I use a frame with the screen on my 60 rimless too. I leave it off on occasion when I'm home but generally leave it on as I get too nervous with a fire fish and 2 wrasses plus the other fish.

 

[nickh06]

Good info, thanks guys. I'm heading to pure reef this weekend so I'll check it out

 

[camellia]

I lost my Blenny the same way only it jumped thru the feeding area of my canopy!!
I just made one in a panic for my QT. Got everything from Home Depot, frame, screen, tool & corner inserts for less than $25 with left overs.

It's all in a section on the back wall, easy to find and easy to make.

 

[myvwrock]

My eggcrate is not under my lights. But it will restrict some light other wise

 

[nickh06]

Yeah, I think I am going to use screen instead of egg crate. Also going to make one for each side since I have a large center brace across my 90