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Oh No!!!
So this morning i woke up to a tragedy. My lid was half in my tank and my favourite Diamond Watchamn Goby was laying on the floor. I need a better lid rather then just using 48x24 piece of egg crate. I think i need something to clip the lid down so a fish can't just knock it off. I also need some sort of clear mesh like a screen door. Where can i get these materials and what sort of screen should i use?
Thanks HAyden |
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I was gonna use a screen mesh, found it at Home Depot for really cheap that came in big rolls. Like $10 But once I put it over my tank and saw how much it shades my lights I threw it away. I personally would recommend something else. Maybe a glass top? |
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I use eggcrate as well and have had a couple of fish jump through, including a small diamondback goby. Ive also left the piece i move to feed off and had fish jump. BRS has a mesh screen.
Sorry for your loss! |
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Ohhh, the fish moved it??!! Can you add something to weigh it down?
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Screen Kit
Hi, I just got a DIY screen kit from Bulk Reef Supply. My tank is only 30 gal, but they come in different sizes. I think the mesh is 1/2". Haven't installed it yet but the don't think the mesh will shade too much due to the density. And it is for aquariums, so you would think... I paid $37 but with shipping etc it adds up. But maybe not to a Watchman Goby. Prevention usually doesn't come cheap. Good luck!
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Ya the fished knocked it about 8 inches i was think velcro but i dont want to stick it to my euro brace.
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I would recommend making a polypropelene mesh cover, like this. Virtually no light loss. You can get the mesh at BulkReefSupply. Some people have also used a similar material from hardware stores that's like a plastic chicken wire. Definitely don't use the window/door screens that they sell at the hardware stores. Those will definitely restrict too much light.
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