Guys,
Many of you with open top tanks have had the issue of fish jumping out.
I have posted a DIY based on my construction of mesh tops for my tanks with top trim and my rimless aquarium.

My Nano-Reef.com DIY:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=212941

Here is a picture of the mesh on a screen I made for my 60 gallon reef and my 100 gallon rimless reef:






I bought a large quantity of the 1/4" clear polypropylene mesh to make my tops, and I have been selling lots of this mesh to my local reef club members at a very reasonable price, much less expensive than any other source I have seen.

I want to offer my fellow Forum Members the same opportunity.

Anyone that wants some of this mesh to make a screen cover, or who has one and wants to switch out to the 1/4" mesh, just needs to send me the opening size in inches. I will cut out your mesh with an extra 2 inches per side to allow for cutting wastage. I'll charge 85 cents a square foot and shipping (prepaid Priority Mail-$5). I'll ship quickly as well. You will not have to wait for your product.

Everyone pays the same reasonable price. No one should have to pay a premium just to buy a smaller quantity of this great mesh. Problem is, unless you are prepared to buy 3000 square feet of the stuff, your choices have been very limited, until now.

Email is best for questions about the mesh, my screen DIY, or to inquire about sizing for your tank. My email: grim1214@bellsouth.net. I will check this thread and PMs daily, but email is the fastest way for a response.

Thanks everyone.
Dave

Sorry to ask... but you have any links to reviews? Or anyone can vouch for you? Also, is there any way you could send this via parcel post or something cause its cheaper for smaller quantities? I am in no rush to make a cover but this may come in handy when I make time to.

I can vouch for him. I recently ordered from him and recieved the netting very fast. You can trust him, he is a good seller.

Thanks for the positive! I hope you are enjoying the mesh.
Dave

Hi,
Part of the very low price for this mesh I am charging is the convenience for me to be able to quickly place it in a prepaid envelpe and drop it off at the post office. Actually, $5 shipping for any item is quite reasonable. You'd pay close to it for any item.

Best,
Dave

wheres your location?

I understand. Thanks for answering my question .I just figured Id ask just in case. I will be contacting you after I get paid to grab some of this from you. Thanks again.

i'll vouch for him as well--the store i work at did business with him on multiple occasions and he has an excellent reputation in our local reef club.

This is fantastic! I have been waiting for this. I will buy this for my upgrade! >:)

Ill vouch for him also.I got mine last week and the stuff is sweet.Works so much better then birdnet.Very fast shipper also.

How is this stuff with your light direct over it. Any meltage with the heat?

I'll get back to you on dimensions I'm lookin for.

Is there one dimension you can give me - like 2 feet wide or whatever the width of your roll is - so I know how much length to order - or something like that. I'd be looking to cover a 29 gallon and perhaps a 10 gallon tank.

I haven't had issues with the heat of my 400 watt halides. My tops look like they did when I made them months ago.

My roll is 10 foot wide, but I custom cut each piece for you, so you don't have a lot of excess. I usually include enough so you have a 2 inch border on all sides for cuttting waste. For example, if you have a 36" x 18" tank that you will be making a single screen for, I'll cut you a 40" x 22" piece. If you have a 75 gallon at 48" x 18 " with 2 openings, I'd cut you two pieces, each 28" x 22".

Thanks.
Dave

Thanks for the tip. I'll be taking note of this. I hope the whole jumping out of the tank won't happen again to me.


Regards,
Jays
Simulation pret immobilier

I got his mesh and it's very nice and shipped fast

All recent paid orders will go out Monday. Thanks.
Dave

Got mine the day after it was shipped. Thanks Dave!

Glad to help. Go Penguins! My sister works for the Penguins organization. She even has a Stanley Cup Ring!
Dave

I need some! Sending PM now...

All current orders have shipped. Thank you.
Dave

I still have plenty left for those interested. Thank you.
Best,
Dave

im probably gonna want a 20"x30" piece if that is possible?

Absolutely. No order is too small. Send me a PM.
Dave

PM sent

PM replied.
Dave

just got my 2nd order today in super fast time.Thanks again

this would be for my AP24 which has a curved front, im trying to figure out how to make a frame for that part. May just have to leave it out and make a square frame

jerfrog, check out becact's thread -- he's made a curved front for his cadlights 39g signature series tank. i'm interested in that curved front, too!

I know that people have made curved mesh tops for their Solanas and bowfront type tanks. You need to gently heat the plastic corners, and they will bend past the 90 degree they are formed at, and you can gently bend the aluminum screen frame to approximate the curve of the front glass. Good thing is that the screen frame is cheap, so you can practice and mess up and it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. The mesh fits any shape frame.
Dave

For all of you holding off because you have a bowfront, no need to do that





I cut almost all the way through the 90 degree elbows then bent them back, and to curve the front framing piece, just apply bodyweight to it one inch at a time and it will yield. Like acroholic said, the materials are cheap enough to experiment with to find out what works best for you.

I didn't read all the posts but is this stuff fine when it is super close to a halide? I mean it won't melt or anything will it?

Just use common sense. I love this mesh, but it is plastic, and plastic melts. I wouldn't put a halide bulb 2 inches from it, but I don't think there'd be any issue with 6" or more from the mesh to a bulb.

The mesh is VERY tough over the long term regarding exposure to halide light. My tops on my 210 gallon SPS tank have been in use under 400 watt halide lights for months, and there has been zero degradation of the mesh material that I can find.
Dave



Man, you did a beautiful job on that top. If it is OK with you, I'd like to steal these pictures and add a section with them to my DIY for bowfront tanks. I've seen several tops made for bows, and none is as nice as this. I'll give you credit in the DIY as well.
Dave

your mail box is full

Hello,

Thanks for this offer.. I have looked elsewhere for 1/6th" but this will do. The tank I have currently for the project is a

jbj picotope but I have to make room for the pf-10 whisper filter and the cords from the heater and extra power head, therm as well.

Here is a picture of my tank right now:



the dimensions are:

Tank Dimensions: 11.8" x 8.9" x 8.1"

I would really like to know exactly the pieces you used to make this happen and suggestions you have for me going around items in the tank. I know there will be some open areas, but if the fish wants to jump out that badly between the little spaces, well so be it.

I appreciate your help and your time.. Please just send me a price and I will promptly pay. I will not be home today after this message and will return on Friday morning.. However, I will be checking in from time to time.. What would you charge to make the top if you offered that option? I am sure people might be interested since having the exact dimension and a photo would simplify it.

Thanks again! PS.. your mailbox is full.

Need a 20x20 piece if that is possible? your mail box is full plz get back to me thank you

hey man - PM me when you get your box cleaned out. what shipping method did you use?

I sent an e-mail as requested. Thanks for helping out your fellow reefers. I have not been able to find the smaller mesh anywhere in town or on-line.

E-Mail sent.

Guys,
Cleared out my mail box. It will take PMs again.
Dave



Did I get back to you? If not, shoot me a PM please.
Dave



Daniel,
I think we took care of this via email.
Dave

Don't forgets about me.. Thanks.. Information above in post.. Appreciate your time..

Hi Mynd,
Some of your questions will be answered by refering to my DIY posted in the DIY section here on nano-reef:

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=212941

The DIY has the pieces you need to make the top listed.

There is a part of my DIY where I talk about notching out the frame for Tunze cords exiting the tank. That is what I'd recommend for power cords. As for the filter cutout, I would buy some extra screen corners and just make the mesh top with a space along back for the filter. Cut the frame piece to go from one back tank corner to the filter, then use a screen corner to go inward to the left side of the filter, then use another corner to go along the front of the filter, and another corner piece to go along the right side of the filter, then finish the back part to the corner of the tank. The mesh top frame you construct will have a rectangular, inward section that the filter will sit in.

I'm sorry but I do not make the mesh tops. It is best made with the tank nearby, since you can fit it as you go.

I will PM you a cost on the dimensions you provided, but realize the shipping will cost more than the mesh since it is such a small quantity.
Dave

This is how i did back of my tank to work around items in back.This is my old cover but get the point lol

I cut lexan to cover the back areas so fish couldnt get out.Way better then glass.

That looks great. More than one way to deal with equipment on the back of the tank.

Thanks Acro! This stuff is GREAT!

Hi Daniel,
Glad you like it. You were a pleasure to deal with.
Dave

Simply incredible! It worked fantastic!

Thanks for the quick shipping -- the mesh looks perfect!

Yeah, just wanted to stop back and let you know that it really worked out well. Thanks! I tried a couple techniques to do what I wanted but ended up with a simple cover rather than something intricate.

Guys,
I'm glad you all are liking the mesh. I still have it available if anyone needs some. Just shoot me a PM here or email me at grim1214@bellsouth.net. I usually turn around orders in one business day or faster. I know I'd want it fast if I ordered some!

will need some soon probably

Emailing now.