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Tank cover for jumping fish


Clement Chen
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Hi, had a few jump out of my tank and I am thinking of getting a cover. However I do not want to use egg crates as it blocks a lot of light.

Found these ideas on the net. anyone has done this before? They say can use the window mesh holder, but I cant find any. Does anyone knows where to get it?

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Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed)

60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank

Nano tank reboot v2.0

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Looks like u need to DIY.

What I did was to DIY a 8 inch "wall" that runs around the tank. Don't think fish can jump 8 inch. For those that make it, they deserve to go to heaven :)

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Sharing is loving. if you guys are interested can email tom at aquariumoverload@yahoo.com. all you have to tell him the size of mesh you want and he can work out the shipping fee for you. I got mine in an envelope size and it is big enough for me to make multiple tank cover.

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Sharing is loving. if you guys are interested can email tom at aquariumoverload@yahoo.com. all you have to tell him the size of mesh you want and he can work out the shipping fee for you. I got mine in an envelope size and it is big enough for me to make multiple tank cover.

Thanks a million bro!! have contacted him already :thumbsup:

Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed)

60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank

Nano tank reboot v2.0

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Hey why not just buy those BBQ wire mesh from ntuc and Velcro from any sewing shop? Then cut it up and DIY. I think that may be cheaper than shipping from us..

Lol... They'll rust within 3 days...

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Hey why not just buy those BBQ wire mesh from ntuc and Velcro from any sewing shop? Then cut it up and DIY. I think that may be cheaper than shipping from us..

yes. they will rust + they will block partial of your lights from going through. if you search for wire mesh tank cover. a lot of people in the states are using this clear mesh to make the tank cover. they even tested for the amount of light entering and this is better than egg crates and even glass cover.

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yes. they will rust + they will block partial of your lights from going through. if you search for wire mesh tank cover. a lot of people in the states are using this clear mesh to make the tank cover. they even tested for the amount of light entering and this is better than egg crates and even glass cover. 

Oh I see.. Sorry I didn't know that . It looked like any ordinary mesh cover from the picture and I was just wondering why you would want it shipped all the way from us.

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Get those netting from home fix or self fix store.

Look at my tank thread.

Hi bro saw ur tank thread, can get a close up of the mesh you are using? and where you get. Most of the ones i see at e hardware of home fix stores have either too small holes or they have big holes but the material they use are very thick, and it blocks a lot of light. I am trying to find one with as minimal light blockage.

Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed)

60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank

Nano tank reboot v2.0

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Hi, anyone succeeded in finding transparent mesh for cover?? Found one in Self fix in seragoon mrt nex mall near the bus interchange months before.. mistake i didnt buy that time.. now i guess the shop has been relocated... self fix boonlay doesn't have it..

Any details on tank cover may help.. thank u..

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okay let me try there..is it transparent?? or the normal plastic mesh in different colour available in white,green,grey etc.,

If so, i can get that near my home itself... !! thanks for the info bro

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I bought a transparent mesh and its very thin as well, so it doesnt block a lot of light. It is pretty ex as it is shipped from overseas. I have some left if u want pm me with ur tank size

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Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed)

60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank

Nano tank reboot v2.0

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