Alright so i'm calmer now lol.
Im making plans to build a screen for the top of my tank. I was also strongly considering going invert only yesterday too lol
Im thinking im going to make the screen/cover in two pieces. One for the front of the tank and one for the back. The light in the middle will have nothing under it. Its sitting just over the water and spans my entire tank. No gaps at all for fish to squeeze out of there.
Im going to use polypropaline netting if i can find it for the front of the tank. I will string it to window screen frame if i can find that too. This way its light enough for me to remove for whatever i need for the tank. It also looks nicer too.
The back part of the tank is going to be an issue. I have a HOB Tunze 9002 and a few wires coming out the back corners of the tank. I would need a mesh that is sturdy enough for me to cut holes in it just big enough for the skimmer cup to fit and the wires to fit without it sagging. I will obviously need to build a frame for support but i will need something skinny enough to go in between the skimmer cup and my lights. There is very little space there and i need something that is not flammable.
I was thinking of using rigid plastic mesh and a plastic rod... maybe PVC im not sure yet as the frame. Im not worried about the back looking gross. No one is going to see it. It will need to be easily removable as well so i can clean the back glass.
Next time i go to the lfs im going to look for another clown... I hope the clown i have now doesnt kill the new one.
Im also strongly considering a 6 line wrasse.
I would also like to get a couple of hermits and a skunk cleaner.
I wouldnt mind a goby either or a dartfish but they arent carried much by our lfs and im worried the 6 line will attack and kill it.
We shall see though.
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