Which mesh net is best for a lid?

[Aquagasm]

Hi all. I'm building my own lid. I've got polycarbonate cut out on the way and now I'm just looking for some mesh that I can silicone on.

I've done a bit a of research and the 2 main materials are PE and PP.

PE seems to be be the better overall choice as it's less likely to get damaged by UV, however it is still not fully UV protected, but not sure how much of a concern it truly is.

Has anyone had any issues with their lights degrading their mesh net lids?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I used the DIY screen door kit from Home Depot and it’s held up just fine! (I’ve had it for over a year)

 

[Gtinnel]

I bought my netting on Amazon 3 years ago and so far it hasn’t had any issue with degrading from the lights. I just looked up the order and my netting seems to be polypropylene.

 

[SaltyWalty]

I’ve used this product or similar product for 3+ years with not issues

 

[EricR]

I bought my netting on Amazon 3 years ago and so far it hasn’t had any issue with degrading from the lights. I just looked up the order and my netting seems to be polypropylene.

Same -- Polypropylene clear mesh from Amazon.
3 years with no issues.

 

[Aquagasm]

Thanks guys, seems like polypropylene is more common then. I'll have to do a bit more research

 

[John Neuzil]

if you plan to have small fish like firefish or other gobies go with 1/8" mesh. Small fish can jump right through the 1/4". I bought mine from BRS after loosing a few

 

[Aquagasm]

if you plan to have small fish like firefish or other gobies go with 1/8" mesh. Small fish can jump right through the 1/4". I bought mine from BRS after loosing a few

Thanks for the advice mate. Seems like it's impossible to find 1/4" here on the UK. Trying to find alternatives

 

[Fish_Fry]

if you plan to have small fish like firefish or other gobies go with 1/8" mesh. Small fish can jump right through the 1/4". I bought mine from BRS after loosing a few

This is good advice. I also had a firefish make it through 1/4" mesh.

 

[Aquagasm]

This is good advice. I also had a firefish make it through 1/4" mesh.

It's deffo a must for me. Since I'll be having g tiny fish in there. Hard to find the 1/8" though