devimik
04/06/2013, 12:49 PM
Just thought I'd share this solution to my problem.
Had my Lawnmower Blenny jump into the corner overflow twice - the first time, he ended up in the filter sock. The second time, he just ended up in the overflow and it was very difficult to get him out. Of course, I needed to prevent him from getting in there again.
I also have about 2 inches behind my tank between the wall and the rim that I needed to cover to prevent jumping out - only on the back tank wall because of my canopy on the other 3 sides.
Got some rigid gutter guard panels and a roll of flexible gutter guard from Lowe's and some velcro strips.
The rigid gutter guards, I just used the velcro strips to attach it to the wall and have the bottom edge on the tank rim - cut a couple of notches for the powerhead cords - quick and easy. If a fish jumps out, it will hit this and slide back into the tank.
Used the flexible mesh on the overflow and attached it with fishing line.
Now I'm happy I don't need to worry about Mr. Blenny ending up in the sock or overflow, or much worse, on the floor! :^)
http://imageshack.us/a/img849/6994/img20130404231314552.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img33/6680/img20130404233651745.jpg
Had my Lawnmower Blenny jump into the corner overflow twice - the first time, he ended up in the filter sock. The second time, he just ended up in the overflow and it was very difficult to get him out. Of course, I needed to prevent him from getting in there again.
I also have about 2 inches behind my tank between the wall and the rim that I needed to cover to prevent jumping out - only on the back tank wall because of my canopy on the other 3 sides.
Got some rigid gutter guard panels and a roll of flexible gutter guard from Lowe's and some velcro strips.
The rigid gutter guards, I just used the velcro strips to attach it to the wall and have the bottom edge on the tank rim - cut a couple of notches for the powerhead cords - quick and easy. If a fish jumps out, it will hit this and slide back into the tank.
Used the flexible mesh on the overflow and attached it with fishing line.
Now I'm happy I don't need to worry about Mr. Blenny ending up in the sock or overflow, or much worse, on the floor! :^)
http://imageshack.us/a/img849/6994/img20130404231314552.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img33/6680/img20130404233651745.jpg