Firefish lid solutions?

[GiannisK]

Hello, I’m planning to add a firefish to my 20 gallon and I’m a bit worried about this gap that the lid doesn’t cover. Some space is necessary for the wires, light, and filter, but how can I ensure the fish doesn’t jump through here? Any ideas?

Thanks!!

 

[LouisianaReef]

Plastic mesh canvas is pretty easy to find and cut to what size and space you need.

 

[GiannisK]

Plastic mesh canvas is pretty easy to find and cut to what size and space you need.

Thanks for your reply. How would you recommend keeping it in place?

 

[Troylee]

You could get a piece of that knitting mesh and cut it to size and bend a 90° angle and just tape it on the back.. I’m trying to think real world here haha! Me personally I would make a custom lid that fits everything but not everyone has those means… or if you’re handy make yourself a mesh lid with a window screen frame that fits everything and lose your glass top for better o2 exchange and a healthier tank all around.

 

[Narideth]

You could get a piece of that knitting mesh and cut it to size and bend a 90° angle and just tape it on the back.. I’m trying to think real world here haha! Me personally I would make a custom lid that fits everything but not everyone has those means… or if you’re handy make yourself a mesh lid with a window screen frame that fits everything and lose your glass top for better o2 exchange and a healthier tank all around.

I used this method, the plastic bends and keeps its shape pretty well. I was able to sort of hook it around a light fixture in another tank that needed a little area protected from carpetsurfers

 

[williamCreery]

Just use clear corrugated Plastic sheet. And tape it
That’s the cheapest yet most efficient.

 

[BetteMidler]

This are the Black Mesh Sheets that I used. You'll have to be creative with it or simply tape in place.