So many carpet surfing stories .... we need a thread on "covering your tank"

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Originally Posted by Spyd

You can buy DIY Aquarium Screen Top Netting Kits from Bulk Reef Supply. They use a clear screen material. One of the only problems I could see when covering the top of your aquarium is salt creep. With the evaporation of your tank, I could see salt creep adhering to the screen and would be a bit of a pain to keep clean.

On the plus side, obviously, it keeps jumpers in your tank. Wrasse's are well known for jumping out to their demise.

I use this screen on two tanks and there is no issue with salt creep.

Best method out there IMO