Help beat the Heat with a Mesh Top

[jimsflies]

A mesh top will allow evaporative cooling to occur. Blowing a fan across the top of your tank will generally yield a couple degree difference in water temperature. Mesh tops are preferred over no top to keep fish from jumping out. The mesh also allows nearly 100% light to penetrate the tank, and doesn't build up condensation/salt creep like a traditional glass top. For more info, here is the original diy thread: Clear mesh top - Reef 2 Reef

I have both 1/4 and 1/2 inch mesh size available. If you have small fish, you should use the 1/4 inch. Neither one has a visibile effect on the light in the tank. 1/2 inch is a thicker material.

Here is a price schedule for just the mesh for this easy DIY project for the some common tank sizes, including shipping:
12x24 = $15
12x36 = $18
12x48 = $20
24x48 = $25
20x20 = $20
20x46 = $30
36x48 = $35

I still have most of a roll of this stuff left and I can cut to accommodate whatever size you need.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

Jim, as a heads up I will be looking for a 48x36 piece in the next couple of weeks... I'll shoot you a PM when Junior and I set something up...
...because he's building it for me :hammer:

Thanks!

-Austin

BTW, in the pic you posted of your top is that 1/2" or 1/4"?

 

[MSU Fan]

Jim, I assume in the pic above that that is the 1/2" stuff, right? Can you pm me with a price for a 26"x26" cut of the 1/2" gap?

 

[Hungriee]

this is very nice. are you selling mesh tops or just the mesh itself?

I need something around the size for 24"L x12"W tank

 

[MarvinsReef]

just got mine from Jim... haven't checked what size though... hope he sent me the smaller sized one... LoLz...

 

[kellyjn]

This is one of the best things I ever bought for my tank. No more losing wrasses.

 

[Brad Syphus]

It is the best top for keeping fish in your tank and letting light go thru.
Its a must if you keep wrasses.

 

[Sikryd]

I like the look of the black from Lowe's. The par isn't cut down at all either. At least not enough to worry about - using a par meter too.

 

[frank a]

Like the look.

 

[jimsflies]

Jim, I assume in the pic above that that is the 1/2" stuff, right? Can you pm me with a price for a 26"x26" cut of the 1/2" gap?

Yes, that is the 1/2-inch. That picture is a little old as I ended up switching to the 1/4-inch when I bought a bunch of small gobies.

Marvin- I sent you the 1/4-inch.

Sikrd- The only problem with the stuff from Lowes, etc. is the 1/2-inch mesh doesn't work for everyone. If you are keeping fish smaller than a fairy wrasse, then I like the peace of mind the 1/4-inch provides. I haven't lost a single fish to jumping since going to this cover.

 

[jimsflies]

this is very nice. are you selling mesh tops or just the mesh itself?

I need something around the size for 24"L x12"W tank

I like to sell just the mesh due to the hassle/cost of shipping a completed top. But since that is a smaller size, it is still feasible to ship. I don't want to quote a shipping price for sure until I get a quote from the PO for something with those dimensions (they start going by package dimensions when it's a larger than normal package). It wouldn't shock me if shipping cost more than $20. The completed frame with mesh cost would be $30.

With all that said, it is a fairly easy DIY or you could probably have your local ACE or similar hardware store make the frame for you as well (no idea what they would charge though).

 

[Sikryd]

Yes, that is the 1/2-inch. That picture is a little old as I ended up switching to the 1/4-inch when I bought a bunch of small gobies.

Marvin- I sent you the 1/4-inch.

Sikrd- The only problem with the stuff from Lowes, etc. is the 1/2-inch mesh doesn't work for everyone. If you are keeping fish smaller than a fairy wrasse, then I like the peace of mind the 1/4-inch provides. I haven't lost a single fish to jumping since going to this cover.

You are right - the smaller stuff is better. I don't know about 1/4in - I am getting some 3/8in soon though.

I doubled up the 1/2in and am running that now. I just don't like the "look" of it.

Thats cool that you are shipping this stuff out for guys - I know it was a pain for me to find!

 

[Rabidgoose]

I will be needing a piece for my 50 breeder, 36x18...I will get ahold of you next time I am heading to Lansing. Send me a price less shipping and your PP addy and I will pay you now.

thanks........chuck

 

[roscoe]

Nice!!! I have an open top tank and this will definatley keep fish inside the tank! What would the price be for 72''x36''? How and what is the frame constructed of?

 

[jimsflies]

Nice!!! I have an open top tank and this will definatley keep fish inside the tank! What would the price be for 72''x36''? How and what is the frame constructed of?

Here is a link to the diy thread:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/f30/clear-mesh-top-5124.html

Sent you a PM.