Open back canopy with jumpers

[ShepherdTech]

My 220 has a hood with an open back and I plan to keep a few wrasses and possibly other jumpers. How is everyone closing up the back while keeping airflow? Prefer not to use a glass cover over the tank, as they get dirty fairly quickly and it is just another thing to clean. Some type of wire “fencing” equivalent over the back portion?

 

[Hammer100]

I cut egg crate to fit and covered it with 1/4 inch clear netting secured with zip ties.

 

[Water Dog]

Window screen kit works well.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diy-aquarium-screen-top-kits-for-rimmed-tanks-1-4-netting.html

 

[ShepherdTech]

Window screen kit works well.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diy-aquarium-screen-top-kits-for-rimmed-tanks-1-4-netting.html

Any reason I wouldn’t want to do that just on the back of my canopy, instead of over the top of the tank?

 

[Radman73]

Any reason I wouldn’t want to do that just on the back of my canopy, instead of over the top of the tank?

I used window screen on the back of the canopy. I put screws in across the back and just stretched and hooked the window screen so it was tight.

 

[Ratherbeflyen]

I made my own lid out of acrylic and mosquito netting.

 

[Flippers4pups]

It depends on what you want to do. Using screen material could work, but I would suggest making a screen frame, not just using screen.

The other way would require plywood sheeting and cutting holes for computer fans. Blowing air in like I did when I built my canopy.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/flippers-reef-125-gallon.317425/

 

[ShepherdTech]

It depends on what you want to do. Using screen material could work, but I would suggest making a screen frame, not just using screen.

The other way would require plywood sheeting and cutting holes for computer fans. Blowing air in like I did when I built my canopy.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/flippers-reef-125-gallon.317425/

As it sits (so far anyway) I don’t need any cooling fans with the open back canopy. Metal screening shouldn’t change airflow enough to matter and will use some form of metal or synthetic screen (have a roll of what I believe is synthetic screen sitting at home right now).

 

[Softhammer]

I made my own lid out of acrylic and mosquito netting.

Wow, that looks phenomenal!

 

[Showcasegars]

Windows screen will fix all your problems and not be a eye sore for sure!

 

[SammieT]

I just keep it simple, cut a piece of acrylic to fit over... easy to remove and replace and cheap..

 

[Tastee]

I have an acrylic/mesh cover for my tank from Artfully Acrylic. They cost a bit but are very well made. I paid to ship mine to Australia and are very happy with the investment. I am planning a second tank and will do the same for that.