mesh tank cover

**jhale** · 01-22-2007, 05:29 PM

I've had it with fish jumping out of my tank

I'm going to order some plastic mesh from internet mesh.
http://www.internetmesh.net/aquaculture.htm

they make plastic netting in all sizes, I'm going to use
one that has a 3/4" x 3/4" opening.

The one thing I'm trying to figure out is what to make the frame out of.
Since the mesh is plastic I could use plexi and just glue the mesh to the
plexi directly with weldon.
My other thought was to use aluminum and rivet a frame together.
The mesh could be zip tied through holes in the frame.
My tank has a top bracing, which is what the frame can sit on.
I'm leaning towards the plexi frame.

what do you think?

prattreef · 01-22-2007, 05:34 PM

Jon talk to heurefan, I think he had a really nice one made that you might be able to get some ideas from.

Tonyscoots84 · 01-22-2007, 05:37 PM

if you want J u could make a frame out of wood just gotta seal it....

scarf_ace1981 · 01-22-2007, 05:48 PM

steven(heuerfan) has a very nice mesh top. you definately want to ask him. i don't know how it will hold to MH. steve had pc or something.

**jhale** · 01-22-2007, 05:53 PM

the mesh is made to withstand the sun, it's got uv inhibitors in it.
I also have fans in the hood, so it never gets that hot.

I don't think the wood will last that long, maybe something like teak, but you would have to care for it all the time. saltwater is hell on wood finish.

I'll ask steve to give his advice, thanks

scarf_ace1981 · 01-22-2007, 05:57 PM

didn't know that about the mesh.

the trim he uses is some sort of hard plastic or metal??? he was able to bend it very easily so it took the shape of his bowfront. you shouldn't have a problem since you have a square tank

inline6 · 01-22-2007, 06:02 PM

FYI
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...look-here.html

**jhale** · 01-22-2007, 06:33 PM

thanks sharn, i was about to post that.

i see one problem, feeding the fish with the mesh cover on will be hard.

the window frame material looks pretty simple to work with.
if there is a T bracket I will frame out one corner in plexi that can open and close.

tosiek · 01-22-2007, 07:04 PM

J i was plannin on getting fish netting from this fishing supplies store near me. 1/2 inch. Planning on doing the same but using oak sealed tight w/ a little door to open for feeding. Maybe without the door since its only 20x20" and easily can be taken off and put to the side.

Now just to get up off my lazy arse and buy the netting. =0(

SlamaJama · 01-22-2007, 07:05 PM

i saw stevens,it came out real nice

01-22-2007, 05:29 PM	#1
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,160 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	mesh tank cover I've had it with fish jumping out of my tank I'm going to order some plastic mesh from internet mesh. http://www.internetmesh.net/aquaculture.htm they make plastic netting in all sizes, I'm going to use one that has a 3/4" x 3/4" opening. The one thing I'm trying to figure out is what to make the frame out of. Since the mesh is plastic I could use plexi and just glue the mesh to the plexi directly with weldon. My other thought was to use aluminum and rivet a frame together. The mesh could be zip tied through holes in the frame. My tank has a top bracing, which is what the frame can sit on. I'm leaning towards the plexi frame. what do you think? __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

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01-22-2007, 05:48 PM	#4
scarf_ace1981 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Manhattan Posts: 4,856 Reefer Ratings: (67) Friends: (0)	steven(heuerfan) has a very nice mesh top. you definately want to ask him. i don't know how it will hold to MH. steve had pc or something. __________________ Finch breeder

01-22-2007, 05:53 PM	#5
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,160 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	the mesh is made to withstand the sun, it's got uv inhibitors in it. I also have fans in the hood, so it never gets that hot. I don't think the wood will last that long, maybe something like teak, but you would have to care for it all the time. saltwater is hell on wood finish. I'll ask steve to give his advice, thanks __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

01-22-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
scarf_ace1981 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Manhattan Posts: 4,856 Reefer Ratings: (67) Friends: (0)	didn't know that about the mesh. the trim he uses is some sort of hard plastic or metal??? he was able to bend it very easily so it took the shape of his bowfront. you shouldn't have a problem since you have a square tank __________________ Finch breeder

01-22-2007, 05:34 PM	#2
prattreef Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,919 Reefer Ratings: (17) Friends: (14)	Jon talk to heurefan, I think he had a really nice one made that you might be able to get some ideas from.

01-22-2007, 06:02 PM	#7
inline6 Gemini Aquarist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,360 Reefer Ratings: (27) Friends: (0)	FYI http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...look-here.html

01-22-2007, 06:33 PM	#8
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,160 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	thanks sharn, i was about to post that. i see one problem, feeding the fish with the mesh cover on will be hard. the window frame material looks pretty simple to work with. if there is a T bracket I will frame out one corner in plexi that can open and close. __________________ FS: Aquamedic dosing pump, MH250 ballast, wavemaker

01-22-2007, 07:04 PM	#9
tosiek Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greenpoint Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,589 Reefer Ratings: (30) Friends: (10)	J i was plannin on getting fish netting from this fishing supplies store near me. 1/2 inch. Planning on doing the same but using oak sealed tight w/ a little door to open for feeding. Maybe without the door since its only 20x20" and easily can be taken off and put to the side. Now just to get up off my lazy arse and buy the netting. =0(

01-22-2007, 07:05 PM	#10
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