jimmy_c Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 The JBJ 45 comes with two glass sheets about 1/8 thick. I have a gap of about an inch in the back where I have some return pipes coming back in from an external pump. Anyone have suggestion on what I can use to cover that 1" gap. It needs to be plastic so I can cut out holes for return pipes and such. Thinking about some guttering covers from HD that I might could cut down. Link to comment
Matteo Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Just push the back panel to where desired and then push the front back leaving an tiny gap at the front and a tiny gap in the middle. That's what I do for mine. Link to comment
jimmy_c Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 No its not that easy.... I have two pipes going into the tank not the sump area so I have that 1" gap. I know the LFS use to sell a little plastic panel that would slid onto the glass. Guess I could hunt around for one of those. Link to comment
Matteo Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Does that 1 inch gap bug you that much? Link to comment
HOTWATER Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Buy yourself a brs screen top kit or Home Depot sells a screen kit as well for a bit cheaper you would just need to get the 1/4" clear netting as I don't think Home Depot would have clear netting. You'll get better O2 levels and gas exchange with the open screen top while having a more secure top for keeping in your fish. I use to have the jbj 8 gal and could not stand the glass lid it was constantly dripping water and getting waterspots all over it. Link to comment
CatfishSoupFTW Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 plus 1 for the screen top. nothing grows on it, nothing stays on it which requires cleaning, and the light is hardly affected. I used a window screen mesh but I found the mesh was diffusing my light too much. so I removed it and used half inch chicken wire. Link to comment
smiz Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 If you're interested in purchasing a top you can check out my thread in sig. If you're going the DIY route the BRS net is flimsy and not straight, but does not deflect any light! Also I think petco/pet smart sell the small acrylic piece that slides on. If that doesn't work I could help fab a piece as well. Link to comment
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