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zum14 03-07-2011 02:34 AM

Where can you get the clear 1/4" mesh for aquarium top?
 
So I have been watching Bulk Reef Supply for a while and every time I think about ordering some of the netting I get reminded that I will pay more for shipping then the netting itself. So I figured Id wait till I needed some GFO or something and order it then. Well now there sold out. Anyone found this stuff anywhere else? Thanks.

Delphinus 03-07-2011 02:49 AM

It's originally meant for keeping birds out of gardens so check with garden supply stores maybe...

RedCoralOnlineStore 03-07-2011 02:58 AM

I have found it at Rona and Home Depot called bird netting in the garden centre.

Ryan 03-07-2011 03:14 AM

Hey Carmen I seen you had one was it hard to do?

RedCoralOnlineStore 03-07-2011 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan (Post 596625)
Hey Carmen I seen you had one was it hard to do?

Not at all! If I can do it...anyone can!
Just used screen door "kit"...cut the aluminum pieces to size, piece together with the corner inserts, use the ribbing to make the netting tight in the screen door and it's done! Fantastic cover, light passes right through, and it keeps "most" fish in!:wink:

zum14 03-07-2011 05:30 AM

Thanks. Ill go check our Homer De-pot tomorrow. Im not holding my breath though. For some reason they only stock stuff thats obscure and not needed.

Stones 03-07-2011 01:43 PM

I have tried Home depot, Rona, Co-op and Canadian tire and have never found the clear mesh. All they had was the green or black variety.

Bulk Reef Supply now carries the 1/2" and 1/4" clear mesh in 6.5' x 2.5' pre-cut pieces. Sadly they've been sold out for quite some time now as I've been wanting to build a mesh lid as well.

RedCoralOnlineStore 03-07-2011 04:37 PM

I have the darker colored actually...and it is sooo fine that it really does not affect the light passing through...I think it is 1/2" squares.:wink:

zum14 03-07-2011 05:00 PM

Im a little worried about 1/2" squares as the reason for the netting is a firefish is on my list of wants and there pretty tiny. Might just go right through one of them.

Carmen 03-07-2011 05:19 PM

Yes, you're right, firefish would get through them, however you could layer it to create smaller squares. It is not "fishproof". Sometimes even the larger fish find a way through however it has stopped many jumpers in my tank. Better than nothing!;)


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