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Old 07-08-2008, 05:58 PM
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Someone pointed me towards this on RC

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Old 07-08-2008, 06:05 PM
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I did one very similiar. Although i used pvc instead of anything metal.
Works very we'll and haven't had any of my fish jump yet and i have a large amount of wrasse's.
Found the netting at homedepot after searching for something that was small enough but wasn't going to melt under the lights.

Works really we'll
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Old 07-08-2008, 06:14 PM
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What type of netting did you use? Agreed, pics would also be nice.
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Old 07-08-2008, 07:27 PM
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I am at work. But when i get home i will take it off and post some photo's.
I will also have to look at home for the bag that the net came in. I believe it was used to keep birds out of your garden.
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Neat idea. I like that better than eggcrate that's for sure!
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:17 PM
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The netting used in the link is called clear knotted bird netting.
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Old 07-08-2008, 09:53 PM
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I made a lid out of nylon mesh from Rona. It comes in different sizes, and is quite cheap. I made a frame out of wood and attached the mesh to it. Works great.
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doesnt that affect the amount of lighting going to the tank just curious.
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I wonder, which method egg crate or mesh has the most effect on the lighting?
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