**Clear** Mesh Top - Page 5

otterpop510 · 02/25/2007, 03:05 AM

nice, like the clear mesh netting look.. i was also wondering about the 1/2" ~ 1/4", as i've heard from a couple people using 1/2" eggcrate that fish that don't look like they can jump though sometimes do, then can't flop back in so they are stuck to cook on top..

seems like 1/4" would almost ensure fish can't get through in a way that 1/2" can't.. any experiences with this with folks using either netting or eggcrate?..

eaglesrx · 03/16/2007, 08:22 AM

Great thread. removing my glass top over my 24gallon nano and planning on using Jim's mesh.

thanks Jim!

jimsflies · 03/16/2007, 08:33 AM

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Originally posted by otterpop510
nice, like the clear mesh netting look.. i was also wondering about the 1/2" ~ 1/4", as i've heard from a couple people using 1/2" eggcrate that fish that don't look like they can jump though sometimes do, then can't flop back in so they are stuck to cook on top..

seems like 1/4" would almost ensure fish can't get through in a way that 1/2" can't.. any experiences with this with folks using either netting or eggcrate?..

I keep fairy wrasses and I haven't lost a fish yet with the 1/2 inch mesh. But I totally agree that there is much less of a chance of a fish jumping out with the 1/4-inch. The only downside of the 1/4-inch is it's not quite as thick of material and may be less durable as a result. I guess if you got a year or two out of it and then needed to replace it, it wouldn't be that big of expense considering the potential cost of jumping fish. 1/4-inch would block a bit more light, but still not very noticable.

Papajin · 03/20/2007, 12:13 AM

Out of curiousity, anybody got a bit of the 1/2" stuff that they wanna unload for a reasonable price? I need enough to cover a roughly 80" by 48" oval tank! Pm me if you do. I really like this method and am going to see if I can make it work!

Chad Vossen · 03/20/2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally posted by GuySmilie
Saran wrap??
Is this fitted tightly to the tank?
Wouldn't that create problems with gaseous exchange?
Just curious.
Guy

im not worried about gas exchange in my tank, protein skimmer and three refuges and a sump provides plenty of gas exchange.

drummereef · 03/20/2007, 11:40 PM

Where is the best place to get this mesh?

Keelay · 03/21/2007, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimsflies
1/4-inch would block a bit more light, but still not very noticable.

Not if it's half as thick.

jimsflies · 03/21/2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally posted by Keelay
Not if it's half as thick.

Not sure that's the case. I've got a bunch of both sizes laying in front of me right now. My feeling is there would be a slight light trade off with the 1/4 inch mesh. But if you have a tank with small fish, I would go with 1/4 inch.

Freed · 03/31/2007, 07:54 PM

I'll take some of the 1/2" for a 48" long tank by 18" wide. Please PM me and I'll get exact dimensions. Thanks.

bignick · 04/10/2007, 01:29 PM

I built these for my tank but would like to know where i can buy more of this mesh? I would like to use it for other things as well. Its seems like its a secret as to where you guys are getting your mesh from. I saw the previous links but no one commented on if they were them or not?

jlynn427 · 04/10/2007, 04:04 PM

i wonder if you could get a cast net from wally world and use that. looks like it may be the same material and they only run 15 bucks or do. also a fish net(the one with a long pole) might work too.

purebullet417 · 04/10/2007, 05:08 PM

can someone please post or pm the exact websight and page of the exact mesh netting they are getting i realy wana build one of these

snabss · 04/10/2007, 05:36 PM

great thread, but the source of the net/mesh still eludes me

where do we get that from?

chrismhaase · 04/10/2007, 06:58 PM

Jim awesome idea. Do you have any extra mesh you want to sell?

BOKER420 · 04/10/2007, 09:52 PM

I can't tell if this is clear but it sure is a lot cheaper than buying a whole roll of the other stuff.
http://www.gardeners.com/Pond-Nettin...ers.34-640.cpd

Flavorflave · 04/17/2007, 02:12 PM

What about simple black dear fencing from the local garden shop? Used to protect shrubs from Dear.

jimsflies · 04/18/2007, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by chrismhaase
Jim awesome idea. Do you have any extra mesh you want to sell?

I can't sell any here in this thread, since this thread is just to show the idea to everyone.

C3 · 04/30/2007, 04:02 PM

jimsflies could you tell me the exact link where you buy the net??

C3 · 04/30/2007, 04:03 PM

i'm not sure of what type of material you used for the net...
platic or aluminium??

raddogz · 04/30/2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by C3
i'm not sure of what type of material you used for the net...
platic or aluminium??

The material is a plastic-type netting material. Jim used aluminum window to frame the netting.

C3 · 04/30/2007, 04:11 PM

Where can I find the exact material Jim used??

BOKER420 · 04/30/2007, 04:25 PM

How many people have to ask where to get the mesh material before someone actually replies with a link of where to get it?

raddogz · 04/30/2007, 05:05 PM

I believe Jim purchased this in a very large roll 200+ ft. roll - I can't remember where.

You may find something similar from Aquatic Eco.

Chad Vossen · 04/30/2007, 10:04 PM

i have noticed a deer netting at home depot. 15$ for like 100 ft role.

the holes appear to be about a half inch. the material is black but its very thin. i believe that it could be used without compromising our lighting, at least till something better is found. i found this netting in the outside section where all the plants are sold, over in the area that has the fertilizers.

BenjieC · 05/01/2007, 05:36 AM

http://www.internetmesh.net/plastic_mesh.htm

02/25/2007, 03:05 AM	#101
otterpop510 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: oakland, ca Posts: 1,018	nice, like the clear mesh netting look.. i was also wondering about the 1/2" ~ 1/4", as i've heard from a couple people using 1/2" eggcrate that fish that don't look like they can jump though sometimes do, then can't flop back in so they are stuck to cook on top.. seems like 1/4" would almost ensure fish can't get through in a way that 1/2" can't.. any experiences with this with folks using either netting or eggcrate?.. __________________ huh? you mean those are not purple people eaters in my avatar? Current Tank Info: home: 75 gal reef, 18 gal planted discus; class: 20 gal reef and some goldfish which won't die..

03/20/2007, 11:40 PM	#106
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Where is the best place to get this mesh? __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

03/31/2007, 07:54 PM	#109
Freed It's what it's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 41° 2' 45" N 85° 8' 43" W Posts: 7,579	I'll take some of the 1/2" for a 48" long tank by 18" wide. Please PM me and I'll get exact dimensions. Thanks. __________________ Freed Current Tank Info: 180gal(1120 watts of MH/VHO light), 60gal "sump", Deltec 601 calcium reactor, Euro Reef CS8-3+ skimmer, 20 gallon QT

04/10/2007, 01:29 PM	#110
bignick Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 1,426	I built these for my tank but would like to know where i can buy more of this mesh? I would like to use it for other things as well. Its seems like its a secret as to where you guys are getting your mesh from. I saw the previous links but no one commented on if they were them or not? __________________ 210 SPS & 42 Hex LPS mixed reef Just because they say you can't do it doesn't mean you can't prove them wrong. Current Tank Info: 210 SPS & 42 Hex LPS/Soft Coral reef

04/10/2007, 04:04 PM	#111
jlynn427 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: richmond, va Posts: 1,018	i wonder if you could get a cast net from wally world and use that. looks like it may be the same material and they only run 15 bucks or do. also a fish net(the one with a long pole) might work too. __________________ My 6-year old son asked me in the car the other day " Dad what would happen if you ran over a ninja?" How the hell do I respond to that?

03/16/2007, 08:22 AM	#102
eaglesrx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,292	Great thread. removing my glass top over my 24gallon nano and planning on using Jim's mesh. thanks Jim!

03/20/2007, 12:13 AM	#104
Papajin Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hanover Park, IL Posts: 229	Out of curiousity, anybody got a bit of the 1/2" stuff that they wanna unload for a reasonable price? I need enough to cover a roughly 80" by 48" oval tank! Pm me if you do. I really like this method and am going to see if I can make it work!

04/10/2007, 05:08 PM	#112
purebullet417 Rimless Reef Club Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island ny Posts: 1,509	can someone please post or pm the exact websight and page of the exact mesh netting they are getting i realy wana build one of these __________________ My 57 Gallon Rimless Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2341582 Current Tank Info: 57 Gallon Rimless

04/10/2007, 05:36 PM	#113
snabss Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 166	great thread, but the source of the net/mesh still eludes me where do we get that from?

04/10/2007, 06:58 PM	#114
chrismhaase Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,490	Jim awesome idea. Do you have any extra mesh you want to sell?

04/10/2007, 09:52 PM	#115
BOKER420 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MN Posts: 320	I can't tell if this is clear but it sure is a lot cheaper than buying a whole roll of the other stuff. http://www.gardeners.com/Pond-Nettin...ers.34-640.cpd

04/17/2007, 02:12 PM	#116
Flavorflave Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ridgefield, CT Posts: 302	What about simple black dear fencing from the local garden shop? Used to protect shrubs from Dear. __________________ John Current Tank Info: 210g, 65 gal. sump loaded w/ LR, 4300 gph Barracuda Return Pump, MR2 w/ 12" extension fed by Iwaki 55 Pump, 25 watt Aqua UV Sterilizer

04/30/2007, 04:02 PM	#118
C3 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chile Posts: 13	jimsflies could you tell me the exact link where you buy the net??

04/30/2007, 04:03 PM	#119
C3 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chile Posts: 13	i'm not sure of what type of material you used for the net... platic or aluminium??

04/30/2007, 04:11 PM	#121
C3 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chile Posts: 13	Where can I find the exact material Jim used??

04/30/2007, 04:25 PM	#122
BOKER420 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: MN Posts: 320	How many people have to ask where to get the mesh material before someone actually replies with a link of where to get it?

04/30/2007, 05:05 PM	#123
raddogz Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,167	I believe Jim purchased this in a very large roll 200+ ft. roll - I can't remember where. You may find something similar from Aquatic Eco. __________________ Eileen If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style. - Quentin Crisp Current Tank Info: 180g Reef

04/30/2007, 10:04 PM	#124
Chad Vossen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota Posts: 1,313	i have noticed a deer netting at home depot. 15$ for like 100 ft role. the holes appear to be about a half inch. the material is black but its very thin. i believe that it could be used without compromising our lighting, at least till something better is found. i found this netting in the outside section where all the plants are sold, over in the area that has the fertilizers. __________________ Chad Vossen Current Tank Info: just a bunch of fish :)

05/01/2007, 05:36 AM	#125
BenjieC Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Poplar Grove, IL Posts: 2,002	http://www.internetmesh.net/plastic_mesh.htm __________________ Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely!!! Nothing Is Impossible To The Person Who Doesn't Have To Do It Themselves. Current Tank Info: 8g Nano more once moved