Risk of a bad lid

[juniorrocketdad]

So I have had trouble making good screen tops for a long time, most of the time they drop in and get covered in algae which is ugly and blocks the light. My old Brs screen top lid covers most of the tank except for two inches on either end. My fish are a fox face, a long nose hawk and a pair of clowns, is it too risky to leave the tank with the worse lid? The reason I stopped using this lid to begin with was because I had a couple wrasses jump out but these fish I have never seen jump

 

[JimSRT4]

Lids are definitely a hot topic, especially on shallow tanks where the inhabitants are closer to the surface at all times. The loss of a prized/loved fish can take a toll on your spirit. My opinion would be to use any lid available, and if you have the funds, get a custom one fit to your tank. Either way, good luck! I've had my fair share of fish and eel jerky over the years.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

So I have had trouble making good screen tops for a long time, most of the time they drop in and get covered in algae which is ugly and blocks the light. My old Brs screen top lid covers most of the tank except for two inches on either end. My fish are a fox face, a long nose hawk and a pair of clowns, is it too risky to leave the tank with the worse lid? The reason I stopped using this lid to begin with was because I had a couple wrasses jump out but these fish I have never seen jump

I have read a few threads where someone was going to get a screen the same day his fish jumped out.....

 

[Awesome Dennis]

The long nose is a jumper for sure