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Ro Bow
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heres the build thread
do i really need a lid?
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i know... they said that once one fish dies, we'll get a lid, but i just dont feel comortable practically giving the fish a way to kill themselves
brmreefer
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I had a Diamond Goby jump through a small opening and a Red Head Solorensis Wrasse jump while I had the lid open during feeding.
Both times had occurred in front of me, fortunately they both were quickly recovered and placed back in with no issues.
You just never know.
Both times had occurred in front of me, fortunately they both were quickly recovered and placed back in with no issues.
You just never know.
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glad they survived!I had a Diamond Goby jump through a small opening and a Red Head Solorensis Wrasse jump while I had the lid open during feeding.
Both times had occurred in front of me, fortunately they both were quickly recovered and placed back in with no issues.
You just never know.
I use Eggcrate. Just cut it to fit and allows evaporation. Lids wont.
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Ro Bow
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great idea!I use Eggcrate. Just cut it to fit and allows evaporation. Lids wont.
PLASKOLITE 4 ft. x 2 ft. Suspended Egg Crate Light Ceiling Panel 1199233A - The Home Depot
PLASKOLITE egg crate louvers are an efficient, economical solution for a variety of lighting needs. The open cell design offers a modern, industrial appearance while allowing free air circulation thatwww.homedepot.com
albano
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Bad idea… many fish can jump right thru eggcrate …
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Ro Bow
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Maybe smaller egg crate? I mean with smaller holes
albano
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Max. 1/4” opening …. Netting/window screen is best, do not use solid glass or acrylic.
Tanks need to be covered….don’t listen to any advice to the contrary!
PeterZammetti
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Home Depot = Plastic Eggcrate.Hi i am gonna get the 300XL Reefer tank (65g), and will get some basic fish - clowns, gobies, blennies, some wrasses, etc. Would i need a lid? I know i probably need a lid for the wrasse, however are there any wrasses that don't jump? Also I would appreciate any other ideas for stocking a 65g peaceful mixed reef!
Check out this vid to see how it looks...
CanuckReefer
Simple...Salt, Water, LR, Lighting and Flow.
Glass or mesh top at minimum IMO. Save yourself some heartache....
TexanCanuck
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In addition to keeping your fish in the tank, a lid will also keep your SNAILS in the tank too! Mine love to climb up the glass and hang on the underside of the lid (a net top, BTW). I have 2 cut-outs in the top where my light rail mounts to my tank, and I usually find a snail or two that manage to escape through the gap every so often.
CanuckReefer
Simple...Salt, Water, LR, Lighting and Flow.
Bottom line is....listen to Canucks....
TexanCanuck
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ALWAYSBottom line is....listen to Canucks....
