To cover or not to cover?

Lenny718 · 05-29-2008, 11:31 AM

I have a 150g long tank and I'm currently using versa tops to cover the tank. I herd mix reactions about using covers on a reef tank so I wanted to get some opinions on this subject. I mainly use them to keep fish in the tank and to cut down on evaporation. Thank you in advance for the help.

**Deanos** · 05-29-2008, 11:40 AM

Keeping fish in the tank is a good thing. There are better ways to accomplish that without using a glass cover though.

Lenny718 · 05-29-2008, 11:46 AM

Thanks Deanos, I will look into other options. So should I go topless?

dacaptain78 · 05-29-2008, 11:59 AM

Hi Lenny,
I swapped out my versa tops for eggcrate and can not be happier. Just not having to clean those glass tops was worth the switch. Also, you wont have to worry about any fish winding up on the floor.

Lenny718 · 05-29-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dacaptain78


	Hi Lenny, I swapped out my versa tops for eggcrate and can not be happier. Just not having to clean those glass tops was worth the switch. Also, you wont have to worry about any fish winding up on the floor.

Thanks, I was thinking of using eggcrate.It sounds like a great idea and like you said you don't have to clean the glass all of the time.

qy7400 · 05-29-2008, 12:08 PM

I'd loose the glass for either the eggcrate or a cover similar to the one KathyC built. The greatest benefit with out the glass is temps, they will drop a little BUT evap will go up so it should be something to keep an eye on after the switch. Don't go without something as one of your fish will eventually go carpet surfing without.

Lenny718 · 05-29-2008, 12:10 PM

Thanks Joe

ZANYMASTER · 05-29-2008, 12:13 PM

True,having the top off is better for the temps but the top off is a killer so get a quality top off.Gave my versa tops away.

Bob 1000 · 05-29-2008, 03:21 PM

I don't have a top, and I own 3 thought to be jumpers... (Mystery, Laboutti, Clown) Starting to think that water quality makes them jumpers...lol

REEF MANIA · 05-29-2008, 04:49 PM

05-29-2008, 11:31 AM	#1
Lenny718 LFS Owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, Cropsey Ave 11214 Posts: 1,194 Reefer Ratings: (13) Friends: (30)	To cover or not to cover? I have a 150g long tank and I'm currently using versa tops to cover the tank. I herd mix reactions about using covers on a reef tank so I wanted to get some opinions on this subject. I mainly use them to keep fish in the tank and to cut down on evaporation. Thank you in advance for the help. __________________ Saltwater City For all your salt and fresh water needs! 1859 Cropsey Ave Brooklyn NY 11214 718-266-0600 www.saltwatercitynyc.com Open 7 Days 10am-7pm

05-29-2008, 11:40 AM	#2
Deanos Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bronx, NY 10475 Posts: 12,032 Reefer Ratings: (96) Friends: (17)	Keeping fish in the tank is a good thing. There are better ways to accomplish that without using a glass cover though. __________________ Need help or have a question? Click the avatar below:

05-29-2008, 11:46 AM	#3
Lenny718 LFS Owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, Cropsey Ave 11214 Posts: 1,194 Reefer Ratings: (13) Friends: (30)	Thanks Deanos, I will look into other options. So should I go topless? __________________ Saltwater City For all your salt and fresh water needs! 1859 Cropsey Ave Brooklyn NY 11214 718-266-0600 www.saltwatercitynyc.com Open 7 Days 10am-7pm

05-29-2008, 12:08 PM	#6
qy7400 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 187 Reefer Ratings: (3) Friends: (0)	I'd loose the glass for either the eggcrate or a cover similar to the one KathyC built. The greatest benefit with out the glass is temps, they will drop a little BUT evap will go up so it should be something to keep an eye on after the switch. Don't go without something as one of your fish will eventually go carpet surfing without. __________________ -Joe

05-29-2008, 12:10 PM	#7
Lenny718 LFS Owner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, Cropsey Ave 11214 Posts: 1,194 Reefer Ratings: (13) Friends: (30)	Thanks Joe __________________ Saltwater City For all your salt and fresh water needs! 1859 Cropsey Ave Brooklyn NY 11214 718-266-0600 www.saltwatercitynyc.com Open 7 Days 10am-7pm

05-29-2008, 11:59 AM	#4
dacaptain78 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Staten Island Posts: 31 Reefer Ratings: (1) Friends: (1)	Hi Lenny, I swapped out my versa tops for eggcrate and can not be happier. Just not having to clean those glass tops was worth the switch. Also, you wont have to worry about any fish winding up on the floor.

05-29-2008, 12:13 PM	#8
ZANYMASTER Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Astoria,NY Posts: 2,765 Reefer Ratings: (49) Friends: (9)	True,having the top off is better for the temps but the top off is a killer so get a quality top off.Gave my versa tops away. __________________ Concentrate all firepower on that superstar destroyer!

05-29-2008, 03:21 PM	#9
Bob 1000 Professional Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 3,707 Reefer Ratings: (32) Friends: (36)	I don't have a top, and I own 3 thought to be jumpers... (Mystery, Laboutti, Clown) Starting to think that water quality makes them jumpers...lol __________________ I'm almost ready for fish..

05-29-2008, 04:49 PM	#10
REEF MANIA Reef Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Howard Beach, NY Posts: 823 Reefer Ratings: (49) Friends: (5)	My custom mesh covers made by Kathy C they work great.

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