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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Aug 14, 2013 17:37:04 GMT -5
I was wondering what the opinions were around here regarding covering the aquarium or not. I want to get some fish that are known as jumpers, in particular a firefish. I added a glass cover, but it seems to be reflecting a lot of light onto the ceiling. The tank itself looks normal, but I know there is light lost in the spectrum. I also have a deep tank, 30", so I am wondering if fish would be less likely to jump. Thanks!
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Aug 14, 2013 17:39:52 GMT -5
Forgot to mention I have LPS, softies, and I plan on SPS, and photosynthetic gorgonians. My lights are a pair of 120w maxspect razor LED systems.
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Post by gotareef on Aug 14, 2013 19:18:07 GMT -5
you want the top open to the air it helps cool it. you can get screen covering from brs or egg crate from home depot
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Aug 14, 2013 19:35:48 GMT -5
With a screen top, how would I accommodate my overflow tubes/boxes and my return plumbing?
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Post by Tucker on Aug 14, 2013 19:46:22 GMT -5
I do open top without screen and so doesn't Lance in Bangor (If I remember correctly he keeps firefish as well.) With your tank being so high the risk is highly reduced. I have never had a problem with them jumping out once established. But if you were to do the screen rig up a simple metal framework with bends in the areas around the overflow box. Luckily fire fish are pretty cheap too  |
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Post by jmerr86 on Aug 14, 2013 20:08:01 GMT -5
have kept fire fish watchman goby and other "jumpers" open top no problem
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Post by industry on Aug 14, 2013 20:23:10 GMT -5
I lost a gobie and a blenny to unauthorized airborne operations. I need a screen top. Probably buy the clear screen from BRS and get the aluminum framework materials at Home Depot or Lowes.
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Post by scoobnoob on Aug 14, 2013 20:35:40 GMT -5
All my jumpers have jumped....my nano cube has a bow front I made a cover for it with egg crate this allowed me to cut spaces for any equipment no jumpers since, it reflects a bit of light but the coral is still looking great and growing well after 4 months.
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Post by Lance on Aug 14, 2013 21:08:19 GMT -5
Bulk Reef Supply screen top kits...keep the fish in, keep the top open
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Post by gotareef on Aug 14, 2013 23:01:58 GMT -5
I keep open top tanks and I have had lots of fish jump! clown,helfrichi firefish, 3-4 wrasses.....
top is a good idea to keep any fish in not just known jumpers, once I put the canopy on the tank I wont have to worry and can get a leopard wrasse trio
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Post by birdladiusa on Aug 15, 2013 4:06:31 GMT -5
Im a newbie and I took my glass off, if only because it was a pain to keep cleaning it, i like it without the glass, now im a lil worried, jumpers, oh crap, one more thing to worry about
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Post by Lance on Aug 15, 2013 16:20:00 GMT -5
Im a newbie and I took my glass off, if only because it was a pain to keep cleaning it, i like it without the glass, now im a lil worried, jumpers, oh crap, one more thing to worry about I have a rimless 75. Lost too many firefish, wrasses, and even damsels. Now I have this:
Bulk Reef Supply DIY Screen Top
Near zero light loss, easy to put on and off, and no more jumpers. Can be used with or without a canopy. |
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Aug 15, 2013 16:33:01 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help, I have decided to buy a roll of the netting from bulk reef supply, an I will buy the rest local...84" of framing is under $4. I didn't realize this was available, I wish I had known before I bought the glass cover.
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Post by Lance on Aug 15, 2013 18:47:51 GMT -5
Thanks for all the help, I have decided to buy a roll of the netting from bulk reef supply, an I will buy the rest local...84" of framing is under $4. I didn't realize this was available, I wish I had known before I bought the glass cover. Makes sure the framing is not going to degrade/corrode and depsoit badness in your tank. Penny-wise, pound foolish and all... |
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Aug 15, 2013 19:32:31 GMT -5
Good point...aluminum is safe, correct?
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