The case for black screen tops!

[DesertReefT4r]

Im surprised.

 

[Reef Dude]

Has anyone tried to paint the clear netting black using Krylon Fusion or something similar? I’m in the process of setting up a new tank, and I’m considering trying this out. I have the clear netting from BRS and a can of black Krylon Fusion, so I’m thinking about trying it out. It would be great to reduce the glare from the clear netting... glad I stumbled upon this thread!

 

[Reef Dude]

Here is my attempt at painting the clear BRS netting black with Krylon Fusion spray paint. I realized that I have way more screen netting that I need, so I said screw it... if this doesn’t work, I still have enough clear netting left over to do the screen top for my tank. I stuck a white piece of paper under them for a side by side comparison.

 

[Zackford4]

You do realize lowes sells black bird netting. Like 10x25 for $10.

 

[Reef Dude]

I hear you, but I already had the BRS netting lying around here (bought it a long time ago) and the paint lying around from previous reef project. Plus my tank footprint is only 30” x 30”, so it didn’t feel like buying in bulk only to throw most of it out.

 

[dhof]

I'm really glad I ran into your thread, thanks for posting. I have a 40 breeder that sits pretty low, and the glare from the clear netting has always drove me nuts. I bought a roll of the black netting (and now I have enough for 10 lifetimes), and put it in yesterday. It's really amazing in person. I tried to take some comparison photos but they just don't capture the difference you see in real life. Very happy with the black netting idea, I'm sold!





Who would have ever thought that 'clear' netting would actually be the least clear? :)

Looks like BRS now sells the black netting on their site, FYI.

 

[HansW]

I have clear net as well and reflection is horrible. What about a black spray can ? Let’s be honest that can’t f… up anything ? I add the difference with and without top. (Pink colours come up when the top is off from the kitchen)