Need Lid ideas for my Wrasse

[joekidwell]

Bought a fairy wrasse today for my son, He is in a 40 breeder. Currently I have a sheet of acrylic covering the top but need a net or something similar not to obstruct much light from the sps. BRS sells netting would that be the way to go? If so what type of frame?

[rfgonzo]

Goto the hardware store and pickup some fiberglass screen and make a wooden frame. One sheet of screen will block some light though.

[joekidwell]

I didn't know BRS sold the whole kit, just ordered one.

[albano]

Bought a fairy wrasse today for my son, He is in a 40 breeder.
I do not recommend keeping your son in a 40b!

:rolleyes:

[Fudz Cwerner]

I do not recommend keeping your son in a 40b!

:rolleyes:

Too funny!

I have used the BRS kits and it worked really well!

[wrott]

I use eggcrate and lots of light, but the BRS ones I've seen on here are very nice, I think sliff or somebody that's ROTM has a good photo of his.

[Anthony Reefer]

+1 on the BRS screen, LOL on the son in the 40g

[joekidwell]

When he was younger I did keep him in a 46 but he quickly outgrew it.

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz330/joerkidwell/2015-01-01%2003.16.09_zpsdktjy0dc.jpg (http://s840.photobucket.com/user/joerkidwell/media/2015-01-01%2003.16.09_zpsdktjy0dc.jpg.html)

[billdogg]

Get the 1/4" screen from BRS, the frame parts from HD/Lowes. Although not a great picture, here's a shot of mine. I did two sections - one that stays in place for wires to run through, the other easily removable for feeding/cleaning

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll227/billdogg_photos/120g%20build/img_0459.jpg (http://s289.photobucket.com/user/billdogg_photos/media/120g%20build/img_0459.jpg.html)

hth

[tkeracer619]

Don't forget the screen tool!

BTW, egg crate is actually called light diffuser. It can significantly reduce the light making it into the aquarium. Go with the BRS 1/4" screen. If you have halides in close proximity the mesh won't last very long. Maybe 8-12 months.

[tc2007]

I just picked up a "reptile screen lid" for $16. fits my 20L QT well (although the HOB filter is coming in the way)

Something like this.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/reptile-supplies/screen-covers#!screen-covers

[albano]

I just picked up a "reptile screen lid" for $16. fits my 20L QT well (although the HOB filter is coming in the way)

Something like this.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/reptile-supplies/screen-covers#!screen-covers

Is it metal screening?

[tc2007]

Is it metal screening?

Yes, but I picked something similar from a nearby Petland store, not the exact same thing I posted above. The screen and metal frame are coated black just FYI.

[albano]

IMO, as soon as you see rust or flaking...throw it out!