Tank Covers
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earlybird
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Originally Posted by johnp906
What are the reasons for NOT having a glass top. It seems to me it would help control evaporation and some fixtures do not have a sheild.
Evaporation is good it helps cool the tank. It also allows us to put fresh ro/di water in our tanks ensuring water quality. Most good quality light fixtures have sheilds. The tops can also drown out the light and are an eye sore imo.
What are the reasons for NOT having a glass top. It seems to me it would help control evaporation and some fixtures do not have a sheild.
Evaporation is good it helps cool the tank. It also allows us to put fresh ro/di water in our tanks ensuring water quality. Most good quality light fixtures have sheilds. The tops can also drown out the light and are an eye sore imo.
am00re34
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the reasons for not having a complete glass top is the water needs to have an oxygen exchange to get O2 in the water and that exchange helps control PH by keeping it constant.
If your light fixture doesnt have a shield it probably should to prevent salt creep and water from getting into bulbs
If your light fixture doesnt have a shield it probably should to prevent salt creep and water from getting into bulbs
am00re34
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Originally Posted by earlybird
Eggcrate aka light diffuser panel. They sell it at lowes and it is very easy to cut and has many uses. Do a search for it on here.
i bought egg crate tonight and have it on... the only thing i noticed is its not quite as bright as it was without (very minimal, but noticable) the egg crate i got is white and it seems to reflect a bunch a light.
unfortantly the reason i got it was to stop my diamond goby from jumping, but when i got home from the store w/ the egg crate he was on the floor... dang it!!!
Eggcrate aka light diffuser panel. They sell it at lowes and it is very easy to cut and has many uses. Do a search for it on here.
i bought egg crate tonight and have it on... the only thing i noticed is its not quite as bright as it was without (very minimal, but noticable) the egg crate i got is white and it seems to reflect a bunch a light.
unfortantly the reason i got it was to stop my diamond goby from jumping, but when i got home from the store w/ the egg crate he was on the floor... dang it!!!
am00re34
Member
Originally Posted by fishntx
a jumper is always going to be a jumper and they will even try to jump through the eggcrate, also try turning the eggcrate over and see if you can get a little more light
would it be smart to cut the eggcrate out in the middle of the tank (middle of the water?) It seems to me most fish are jumpers when they go up the side of the tank and jump out.
Or will the just end up jumping onto the eggcrate?
the egg crate i got is squares probably about 1/2 inch (each side). i think they could still get through, but it would have to be an exact jump
a jumper is always going to be a jumper and they will even try to jump through the eggcrate, also try turning the eggcrate over and see if you can get a little more light
would it be smart to cut the eggcrate out in the middle of the tank (middle of the water?) It seems to me most fish are jumpers when they go up the side of the tank and jump out.
Or will the just end up jumping onto the eggcrate?
the egg crate i got is squares probably about 1/2 inch (each side). i think they could still get through, but it would have to be an exact jump
fishntx
Member
Originally Posted by Am00re34
would it be smart to cut the eggcrate out in the middle of the tank (middle of the water?) It seems to me most fish are jumpers when they go up the side of the tank and jump out.
Or will the just end up jumping onto the eggcrate?
the egg crate i got is squares probably about 1/2 inch (each side). i think they could still get through, but it would have to be an exact jump
you could probably do that, but its a chance to be taken, i would cover the whole thing to be safe
would it be smart to cut the eggcrate out in the middle of the tank (middle of the water?) It seems to me most fish are jumpers when they go up the side of the tank and jump out.
Or will the just end up jumping onto the eggcrate?
the egg crate i got is squares probably about 1/2 inch (each side). i think they could still get through, but it would have to be an exact jump
you could probably do that, but its a chance to be taken, i would cover the whole thing to be safe
fishntx
Member
Originally Posted by CAM78
I have had a glass cover on mine since January, should I take it off? I haven't had any problems yet? The rear 3" is open, is that OK?
if you have had no problems you dont need to get rid of them. i got mine becuase of all the salt creap, i have a lot less now.if the rear is open why not just take the tops completely off, it looks better
I have had a glass cover on mine since January, should I take it off? I haven't had any problems yet? The rear 3" is open, is that OK?
if you have had no problems you dont need to get rid of them. i got mine becuase of all the salt creap, i have a lot less now.if the rear is open why not just take the tops completely off, it looks better
