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Clear Mesh for Tank Tops

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If you have problems with jumping fish but don't like the drawbacks of traditional tops. Here is the solution. I have been using a mesh top for over two years without loosing a single fish to jumping. The mesh also allows nearly 100% light to penetrate the tank, heat to escape, and doesn't build up condensation/salt creep. For more info, here is the original diy thread: http://reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5124

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I have both 1/4 and 1/2 inch mesh size available. If you have small fish, you should use the 1/4 inch. Neither one has a visibile effect on the light in the tank. 1/2 inch is a thicker material.

Here is a price schedule for the some common tank sizes, including shipping:
12x24 = $15
12x36 = $18
12x48 = $20
24x48 = $25
20x20 = $20
20x46 = $30
36x48 = $35

I still have most of a roll of this stuff left and I can cut to accommodate whatever size you need.
 
Jim, I'm going to buy some. I'll pp you this weekend. Erin
 
Looking forward to mine arriving Jim-thank you for shipping out so fast!!
 
Received mine today, and just got done making the screens. I love it, and myself and my fish thank you! Bump for great seller.
 
I've only had a few people that have had issues. Two of them had 400 watt halides pretty close to the mesh. I think getting too hot is the biggest issue. I have a 250 watt halide with no fan 6-7 inches from mine and haven't had any issues. The mesh has been on my tank for quite awhile....a little over 3 years now.
 
I've only had a few people that have had issues. Two of them had 400 watt halides pretty close to the mesh. I think getting too hot is the biggest issue. I have a 250 watt halide with no fan 6-7 inches from mine and haven't had any issues. The mesh has been on my tank for quite awhile....a little over 3 years now.

Wow over 3 years and you still have tons of mesh left!!! haha
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 62 58.5%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 5.7%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 3.8%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 2.8%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 0.9%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 20 18.9%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 3.8%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 2 1.9%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 2.8%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 0.9%
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