2 JUMPERS in 2 DAYS!!!

gmann1139

gmann1139

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Originally Posted by crypt keeper
http:///forum/post/2923811
would a metal reptile top work? If you had stuff on the back you could cut out the section and leave the framing so it would stay strong.
Metal and saltwater don't mix so well. The metal will drip down into the tank.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2923938
i'd check for stray voltage
I have one of those grounding probes, so doesn't that eliminate the possibility of stray voltage?
JPA or Spanko...where do you get that stuff? (not the frame) BUT the pond netting has holes just as big (or small) as the egg crate.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Just looked up pond netting and the opening is 3/8" not too much difference. It is also a polypropelene (nylon) wouldn't the extreme heat from MH lights melt it....I had a piece of screen that i was using during my light acclimation start to melt.
 
jpa0741

jpa0741

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2924109
Just looked up pond netting and the opening is 3/8" not too much difference. It is also a polypropelene (nylon) wouldn't the extreme heat from MH lights melt it....I had a piece of screen that i was using during my light acclimation start to melt.
I have and use 1/4" netting just like above. Many others use it localy and never have jumpers anymore. It does not melt or even get hot. I have 3 -250w hqi over it.
 
jpa0741

jpa0741

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2924276
Which do you have 1/4" or 3/8" netting? The thing is the egg crate is only 1/8 different.
Posted above I use 1/4". Big difference from the egg crate. Everybody I know that uses egg crate still lose wrasses to jumping, but not from the 1/4" mesh.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Well not only do I not have a lfs..I do not have a Pond store....LOL...so it's online shopping for me...maybe I will just get fish that are more than 1/2" for now on
 
detguy313

detguy313

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i have mh and i have han no problems with nylon top i use one like spanko but i have 1/4 holes and i have not seen any effects on my corals in fact the lighting looks better now in the tank i have used this top for almost 2 years and all has been good..i got my netting at home depot in the garden section
 
jpa0741

jpa0741

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Not trying to be rude but have you read all the post. It is a CLEAR mesh. Looks like thick fishing line. Does not effect the light at all.
 
jpa0741

jpa0741

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2923739
IDK if it would or not, but it would probably deflect too much light....
Reifer...I just looked up the hawkfish....beautiful fish, sorry for your loss...The dwarf flame angel is a nice fish, and angels don't jump...It will also be appropriate for your size tank

Also all fish can jump. Especially if spooked.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by jpa0741
http:///forum/post/2924716
Not trying to be rude but have you read all the post. It is a CLEAR mesh. Looks like thick fishing line. Does not effect the light at all.
Sorry guess I missed that...In the one pic it doesn't look clear, and one site I found it on said "black"
 
mantisman51

mantisman51

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THD also sells fiberglass screen material, so no metal to worry with. I made a 10" wood canopy for my 125g. I have a hinged lid for night with just the moonglow lights on, I can close the top. I use a fiberglass screen on top so during the day, when I have the top open, no bugs get in. The screen is stapled on the backside so I can feed/clean/change water. The whole thing cost $40 and looks alot better than the old glass top.
 
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