Effect of mesh sizes on PAR

[JoJosReef]

Recently lost a wrasse and only thing I can figure is that it manage to project itself hard enough to squeeze through the IM lid mesh. I think that mesh is about 1/4", but not sure. Now I'm thinking of getting a new lid with a smaller mesh size, but just wondering how that will affect my PAR output. With a 1/4" mesh, if you drop to a 1/8" mesh, how much PAR do you think you would lose? Thanks!

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

I always lose my fish when I am doing maintenance. Hands in, fish out. Regardless, I have checked my par with and without the mesh lid from IM. There was little to no appreciable change.

 

[VintageReefer]

Recently lost a wrasse and only thing I can figure is that it manage to project itself hard enough to squeeze through the IM lid mesh. I think that mesh is about 1/4", but not sure. Now I'm thinking of getting a new lid with a smaller mesh size, but just wondering how that will affect my PAR output. With a 1/4" mesh, if you drop to a 1/8" mesh, how much PAR do you think you would lose? Thanks!

What model tank is this ?

Innovative Marine Nuvo 40L?

 

[Pistondog]

Did you find a body?
Wrasses can hide for weeks at a time. My flashrr went awol for 3 weeks, then showed up.

 

[VintageReefer]

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[JoJosReef]

Did you find a body?
Wrasses can hide for weeks at a time. My flashrr went awol for 3 weeks, then showed up.

Dried up on the floor, unfortunately.

 

[JoJosReef]

What model tank is this ?

Innovative Marine Nuvo 40L?

Yes, IM Nuvo 40L, and thanks for the custom lid link! That's 1/3rd the peice of the big lid shops!