Glass lids

[67chevellemalibu2]

I have glass lids on my 125. I was wondering if I should have one lid open to allow for better gas and oxygen exchange. I do have a powerhead pointed at the surface.
I have four wrasses. Two are leopards. Worried about those two being jumpers.
My issue with a mesh top would be a lot of salt creep and water splashing. It’s bad enough with glass.

 

[saintsreturn]

I personally do not run them. I have a canopy and have added covers in the past made of screen material. I do not get much salt creep, but if i do it is far less work than keeping the glass clean. Personal preference is to not have glass.

 

[Neo Jeo]

I hate glass tops for many reasons like you said. I installed a DYI screen top form BRS and its THE BEST! No saltcreep and lets all the light in!

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/sumps-tanks-refugiums/diy-screen-tops.html

 

[67chevellemalibu2]

I bought my set up used and that’s what came with it

 

[67chevellemalibu2]

Nobody is answering the most important question. Am I getting enough gas/oxygen exchange with the lids closed and a powerhead aimed towards the surface.

 

[67chevellemalibu2]

Getting enough light through for me isn’t a concern as I have a fish only tank.

 

[Deiblerj]

If the kid completely covers the top then I would say you probably aren’t getting gas/oxygen exchange unless you’re running a skimmer 24/7 too.

Screen tops are great and don’t get a lot of salt creep. I will say prepare to top off a lot more though