Tank Lid/top For Jumpers!

[sirhc13]

Going to stock my 220g with some firefish/dartfish and wrasses which are known to be jumpers!
What lid/tops do ppl find work best?
Was going to use egg crate but have read that these fish jump through that no problem.

 

[heath]

get in touch with JT, he makes lids for jumpers...

 

[MrHermit85]

I got mesh from pets and ponds and an aluminum screen door kit from rona. Cost under $40 to make. I can post a pic if you want?

 

[sirhc13]

I got mesh from pets and ponds and an aluminum screen door kit from rona. Cost under $40 to make. I can post a pic if you want?

A pic would be great! Thanks

 

[MrHermit85]

A pic would be great! Thanks

Will send one tonight.

 

[zoomster]

I have a few jumpers ( wrasses included )
Have been using egg crate forever and never had one get through it yet.
Just my experience here.

 

[hark]

I second just using window frame an mesh, far cheaper

You can now get the mesh at reefsupplies an Canada coral.

 

[sirhc13]

I second just using window frame an mesh, far cheaper

You can now get the mesh at reefsupplies an Canada coral.

Just wondering how the frame would work if I add an Automatic feeder.....

 

[hark]

I'll show you what I did later when I get home, I have one as well.

 

[MrHermit85]

http://www.rona.ca/en/screen-kit

http://www.petsandponds.com/en/new-items/p17732303.html

 

[Kyle1970]

I've got the same frame and mesh top as well. My only issue is the feet on my light stick too far into the tank. Following for ideas...

 

[sunnykita]

I've got the same frame and mesh top as well. My only issue is the feet on my light stick too far into the tank. Following for ideas...

big box stores sell the framing by the piece and connectors, might be a pain to make but you could make your frame to go out around the light fixture legs with the DIY framing pieces and connectors. Home Depot carries them, I'm sure Home Hardware do too

 

[MrHermit85]

Yeah I am sure you could do 4 corners to male notches for the fixture feet. It will be a pain I am sure but possible. I just made mine a bit shorter for my stuff at the back of the rank and left a flap for the back which drops over the inch or so gap.