Tank Top.

[Capt. Nemo]

Hey everyone,

Currently I have a single light strip with hood for my tank, but since I will be introducing a wrasse known to be a jumper, I will be needing something that completly covers my tank. My setup is a 55 gal. AGA tank with megaflow and with a Aquafuge hang-on. What are some suggestions for a tank cover? My first choice would be a canopy, but I believe the Aquafuge and overflow with all their intake and outake pipes would get in the way. Do I need to get some egg crates and cut them to fit around all this crap? I really need something secure and snug enough so that the wrasse which is about 5" wont be carpet surfing.

Thanks,
Gary

[magdelan]

Build a wooden frame to fit over the top of your tank. Cover the frame with netting. This will prevent the fish from surfing. HTH

[capncapo]

Lots of people use what is called eggcrate to do that.

[Capt. Nemo]

My DIY skills may be a little lacking, but I suppose I dont have much of a choice here. How easy is it to cut eggcrate and what tools will I need? Thanks.

[Im Lon 2]

Yes eggcrate works great, and it still lets the light through.

[Im Lon 2]

I pair of diagonals cuts them just fine.
http://images.lowes.com/product/092644/092644720697.jpg

[zma21]

I've found that tin snips work great with egg crate.

[drummereef]

And/or scissors if you are cheap. ;)