Glass canopy backstrip vs Window frame for net cover

[tuanc704]

Hello reefers,

I'm in a process of diy net cover to keep my jumpy friends in the tank and I have a rimless euro brace tank. I'm contemplating of doing the frame with glass canopy back strip instead of Aluminum window frame (rust). Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[-Logzor]

Checkout this thread and see what I did on my rimless tank...aluminum should not rust!

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-discussion/109796-recessed-rimless-tank-screen.html

 

[tuanc704]

Checkout this thread and see what I did on my rimless tank...aluminum should not rust!

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-aquarium-discussion/109796-recessed-rimless-tank-screen.html

Awesome thanks for the link Logzor, I just worry that eventually or overtime its will rust as its sit near the water.

 

[-Logzor]

Awesome thanks for the link Logzor, I just worry that eventually or overtime its will rust as its sit near the water.

I don't think it will rust in the traditional sense, it may tarnish but I don't think it will produce the same red type of rust associated with iron or steel. Mine has been on my tank for quite awhile with no visible issues related to weathering.

 

[tuanc704]

I don't think it will rust in the traditional sense, it may tarnish but I don't think it will produce the same red type of rust associated with iron or steel. Mine has been on my tank for quite awhile with no visible issues related to weathering.

Thanks and its nice to know. Will visit HD today for the parts.