Eggcrate

Van-rookie · #1 09-09-2009, 07:53 PM

ok thanks.
Cause I couldn't find it on their website.
But could find it at Rona's

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Originally Posted by fkshiu

Yes, but ask for the "light diffusers" or the Home Despot drone will stare blankly back at you.

muck · #2 09-09-2009, 10:41 PM

Another option might be nylon mesh.

Van-rookie · #3 09-09-2009, 10:51 PM

Did you make it yourself or bought a ready made ?

I haven't really made up my mind what I will get, whether use glass, acrylic, eggcrate or nylon mesh as you suggested.

My concern is whether it will reduce or block the light.

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Originally Posted by muck

Another option might be nylon mesh.

muck · #4 09-09-2009, 10:57 PM

Not my tank but would be what I would use if I made a top.
IMO it would block less light than eggcrate.

MMAX · #5 09-09-2009, 11:38 PM

What's the best way to cut the egg crate so it doesn't break?

intarsiabox · #6 09-10-2009, 12:09 AM

I just use wire cutters and never had any crack on me. I also have a pair of flush cutting nippers that I prefer as it leaves no edge.

Nebthet · #7 09-10-2009, 12:43 AM

I would also suggest to look for some emergency screening as well, if you are trying to prevent gobies from jumping out of your tank. I have scissortail gobies and both managed to jump through the holes in the eggcrate. I was able to save one, who until I got the screening, had repeat suicide attempts, but the first one that jumped, did so when I wasn't home on a weekend.