jmichaelh7
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Is this project too difficult or worth trying ? I was thinking of ordering the diy from Red Sea but there is mixed reviews. Anyone have their opinion?
Diy screen top from Hardware store
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CMMorgan
Counting my blessings...
The BRS kit uses the same stuff you can get yourself at HD. (meaning the frame and spline) The only difference is BRS carries the 1/4" netting, which is better for PAR than the 1/8" netting you get at HD or Lowe's. It's also clear - so bonus.
It's pretty basic stuff, easy to do. You can either order their kit or get the frame yourself locally and order the screen from BRS.
It's pretty basic stuff, easy to do. You can either order their kit or get the frame yourself locally and order the screen from BRS.
The hardware store screen kits work great and are super easy. Just need a hacksaw to cut the frame to size, then you pop in the corners to connect, lay out your mesh, and push the rubber tube thing in. You dont need to buy the roller, just use a screwdriver or something small to push it in. 20 minute job.
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jmichaelh7
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You can really tell the difference with the netting ? I’ll have to buy some online . Is there a video tutorial you followed or it’s pretty basic
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jmichaelh7
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What parts did you use for the corners ? For e.g around the overflow box
WVNed
The fish are staring at me with hungry eyes.
You get a kit to make a window screen at Home depot. It comes with the corners, rails and spline. I used brown which looks fine with the black trim on the tank. You can get extra corners there too.
You need a hacksaw to cut it.
I use the netting from BRS.
There are videos on the net about making window screens.
You need a hacksaw to cut it.
I use the netting from BRS.
There are videos on the net about making window screens.
CMMorgan
Counting my blessings...
That was smart! You probably paid less for it than I did, then. LOL I already had an order coming from BRS, so there was that. It's a big sheet, too! 36 x 84. I think I pad $12.
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jmichaelh7
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I just ordered the 1/4” netting on BRS. Now I need to see if Lowe’s or HD has the parts. Like I mentioned not sure what everything is needed but there has to be a diy video
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jmichaelh7
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Oh they actually have Kits assembled for this already at HD ? Cool
WVNed
The fish are staring at me with hungry eyes.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Screen-...-Window-Screen-Frame-Kit-BSKIT51660/206613149
You will need a hacksaw and a spline tool
the kits come in different sizes depending on what you need. I actually made 4 squares for my 8 foot tank and 2 rectangles for the 75.
The aluminum is soft enough you can deburr it with a pocket knife where you cut it.
You will need a hacksaw and a spline tool
the kits come in different sizes depending on what you need. I actually made 4 squares for my 8 foot tank and 2 rectangles for the 75.
The aluminum is soft enough you can deburr it with a pocket knife where you cut it.
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jmichaelh7
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Thanks for that link !
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jmichaelh7
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So do you guys always have your screen tops on ?
I am thinking now that I have 5 wrasses that I went from a rimless tank to a screen top !
I am thinking now that I have 5 wrasses that I went from a rimless tank to a screen top !
