my diy mesh screen tops....on the cheap
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feh
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Kewl. Thanks. I'm not fond of using bleach with any equipment either.
Carlitosway84
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Here's a little update guys. I went ahead and tried out the feeding door. Have a few pics to tell the story. Didn't come out perfect but I think close enough for a first shot at it. Let me know your thoughts.
Here's what you need
Then I cut out the area and inverted the corner on the main screen
Here's what you need
Then I cut out the area and inverted the corner on the main screen
Carlitosway84
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Then I realized had the inner brackets wrong way and had to redo that section
Finished product in action
Oh and took advantage and cut a notch in the back corner for my sicce propeller pump cord
Finished product in action
Oh and took advantage and cut a notch in the back corner for my sicce propeller pump cord
nelson.jdautobody
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sweet idea.
Carlitosway84
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They are the zinc plated hinges, figured the same thing. I know there are some plastic versions out there... Hopefully can find them, but will have to do for now.
I also thought about some sort of tabs that will hold it over the main screen.
It's all about trial and error with some of these things.
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prime8reef
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Carlitosway84 that is absolutely awesome!!! Great job on the build. The fact that you did two screens as opposed to one long one actually works out better for rigidity. The long one I built tends to* want to flex without any added bracing at the corners. I ended up adding crossbars to strengthen it. Nice job and I like the cut out for the power cords. Keep us updated on any future mods. Happy reefing !!
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Awesome! I will make some doors for mine this weekend!
pickupman66
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For those of you with rimless tanks looking for a nice clean way to do the lids, here is what i did.
I made the frame just as you showed. I covered my overflow as it was recessed in the tank. I did the frame so it was a Tight fit and slightly supported by my silicone in the corners. then scroed and broke some 1"x1" acrylic squares and with just a dab of silicone, I adhered them to the frame. For my screen, I used bird netting available at my local Home Depot since I dont have fish smaller than that. mine was to keep a furry animal from sticking his paws in the water.
I made the frame just as you showed. I covered my overflow as it was recessed in the tank. I did the frame so it was a Tight fit and slightly supported by my silicone in the corners. then scroed and broke some 1"x1" acrylic squares and with just a dab of silicone, I adhered them to the frame. For my screen, I used bird netting available at my local Home Depot since I dont have fish smaller than that. mine was to keep a furry animal from sticking his paws in the water.
Carlitosway84
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I actually thought the same thing have a white nuvo 16 in my sons room so going to make one in all white framing this weekend hopefully.
s2nhle
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Would you post some pics of it. Thanks,
For those of you with rimless tanks looking for a nice clean way to do the lids, here is what i did.
I made the frame just as you showed. I covered my overflow as it was recessed in the tank. I did the frame so it was a Tight fit and slightly supported by my silicone in the corners. then scroed and broke some 1"x1" acrylic squares and with just a dab of silicone, I adhered them to the frame. For my screen, I used bird netting available at my local Home Depot since I dont have fish smaller than that. mine was to keep a furry animal from sticking his paws in the water.
Carlitosway84
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That's what we have used. I don't know of any plastic framing. So far mine are holding up great.
