top for my rimless

bonomo53 · Aug 2, 2011

anybody have any idea how i can make a mesh cover for my rimless tank only problem i have is that the legs to my light and my fans sit on the rim so i don't know how to do it. aim going away for 3 days next week and i'am a little worried since last time i went away i lost my clowns to carpet surfing.

-Logzor · Aug 2, 2011

There are some kits that you can buy, it's basically thin aluminum pieces and you place a thin black mesh within the frame. This entire assembly just lays on top.

I would really like to see something that is inset into the aquarium by 1/4" or so. This way you can preserve the glass edge and a clean look. A tiny lip could be use to just barely hang onto the inner edge of the glass. Something like this would be pretty custom though...

RaeRae · Aug 2, 2011

This may be to much work but. I just ordered 1/2 inch square acrylic rods. I am going to cut them so they sit in the tank. Then drill holes ever 1/4 inch. Use a light weight fishing line. Weave it in and out and make my own net. Put a small tab on each corner. So its just inside the tank. I know it sounds like a lot of work but I couldn't find one I liked that didn't take away from the beauty of the rimless. And if it saves a $100.00 fish I'm all for it.

pickupman66 · Aug 2, 2011

RaeRae, FWIW, remember that the fishing line will detioriate over time under the intensity of your lights. and Halides may melt it.

TropicalReefCorals · Aug 7, 2011

Go to HD or Lowe's and go to the window screen department. They have white aluminum material and plastic corner plugs that you can build a frame with, then attach fiberglass screening with a rubber cord and a special tool. Keep the maximum dimension down to around 36"-40" so it does not sag, using 2 or 3 pieces to cover the length of your tank.

bonomo53 · Aug 10, 2011

yeah i know how to make the top for my tank but unswore how to attach it since he tanks rimless i would need to some how make a lip of sorting for it to sit on