Good lid or screen top for my tank?

gizzo12 · May 4, 2020

I have a 2ftx2ft tank and I have a lot of equipment coming out the back since I don’t have a sump (hob skimmer, filtration, cords)
Is there a good way to cover the tank to prevent my fish from jumping out? I have a firefish and wrasse so I don’t want to risk anything. Also I should mention i’ve been using the glass lid that came with the tank and since I added my hob skimmer, it won’t fit on anymore.

gizzo12 · May 4, 2020

Oh I also have my radion mounted on the back too I forgot to mention

_highland_ · May 4, 2020

The D-D mesh cover with some additional optional angle mounts would let you create all the cut outs you need for equipment, would a pain in the *** to cut likely, but should do the job.

gizzo12 · May 4, 2020

_highland_ said:
The D-D mesh cover with some additional optional angle mounts would let you create all the cut outs you need for equipment, would a pain in the *** to cut likely, but should do the job.

Could you link it?

_highland_ · May 4, 2020

Not sure on link policy!

Search for DD Jumpguard Pro DIY Aquarium Cover and additional Multi-cutout Sets

Edit: Sorry - Flexi-cutout Set

gizzo12 · May 4, 2020

_highland_ said:
Not sure on link policy!

Search for DD Jumpguard Pro DIY Aquarium Cover and additional Multi-cutout Sets

I’m take a look thank you!

gizzo12 · May 4, 2020

gizzo12 said:
I’m take a look thank you!

Oh I forgot to mention my tank is rimless! Do those work for rimless tanks?

_highland_ · May 4, 2020

gizzo12 said:
Oh I forgot to mention my tank is rimless! Do those work for rimless tanks?

Yes no issues, it clips into top edge of the aquarium... i have min on a rimless!

gizzo12 · May 4, 2020

Here’s a pic of all my equipment. Is it an eyesore?

minus9 · May 4, 2020

You can get a custom lid/cover made. Matt from Octo Aquatics makes awesome lids. I have one from Matt and love. They're not cheap, but they're worth it.
@cromag27 can chime in and offer some guidance.

Reeferfrank · May 5, 2020

gizzo12 said:
I have a 2ftx2ft tank and I have a lot of equipment coming out the back since I don’t have a sump (hob skimmer, filtration, cords)
Is there a good way to cover the tank to prevent my fish from jumping out? I have a firefish and wrasse so I don’t want to risk anything. Also I should mention i’ve been using the glass lid that came with the tank and since I added my hob skimmer, it won’t fit on anymore.

You can purchase a screen top kit from Red Sea BRS sells them and you make it yourself, I did it for my biocube 32 and it worked great

mfinn · May 5, 2020

I really like the DD Jumpguard kit.
I've tried most of the styles available and The DD Jumpguard is working well for me.

chazxyz · May 6, 2020

Egg crate is the cheap option. That's what I use and it's easy to modify.

monti mike · May 6, 2020

chazxyz said:
Egg crate is the cheap option. That's what I use and it's easy to modify.

Im also using egg crate with some mesh zip tied to it for more fish jumping security. @gizzo12 - I think your Radion mounting arm may be upside down? I don’t think I’ve seen one with a U shape before.

dsh92056 · May 6, 2020

minus9 said:
You can get a custom lid/cover made. Matt from Octo Aquatics makes awesome lids. I have one from Matt and love. They're not cheap, but they're worth it.
@cromag27 can chime in and offer some guidance.

I have (2) lids from Matt @ Octoaquatics very high quality and well worth the money

gizzo12 · May 6, 2020

monti mike said:
Im also using egg crate with some mesh zip tied to it for more fish jumping security. @gizzo12 - I think your Radion mounting arm may be upside down? I don’t think I’ve seen one with a U shape before.

aren’t the holes to large? Or is there smaller ones