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Clear Mesh for Tank Tops (keeps fish in/heat out)


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    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
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    Default Clear Mesh for Tank Tops (keeps fish in/heat out)

    It seems I have a lot of folks looking for mesh, so figured I would start a thread. If you are unfamiliar with the mesh top, here is the DIY thread to show you how to do it: DIY Mesh Top to Keep Fish From Jumping

    The mesh squares are 1/4-inch. If you prefer 1/2 inch squares, I do have a little of that left as well (price is the same). Here are a couple photos of the top on my tank.

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    Enough to cover a 120 gallon tank (24x4 is $20 including priority shipping. Smaller tanks are a bit less, but even a 10 gallon tank is going to run about $10 due the expense of shipping/paypal/etc. Discounts are available if you need a large quantity. PM me with your requirements.

    This is a pretty easy DIY project and I prefer to just send you the mesh due to shipping of large frames being a hassle. But if you are totally not a DIY'er, I can make the entire cover as well. A typical 24x18 top (1 or 2 sections), is going to run $50 plus shipping. (I prefer a meet up if possible....did I mention I hate shipping these. But it can be done.)

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    what about bowfronts?
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    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
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    Paul if you look in that thread, you will see a DIY with a bow front. Due to the custom nature of the bow and not having a tank right here to fit it as I go, I don't think I would take on the project as a custom job. But it can be done as seen in the thread.

    I plan to make a top for my new corner bow...we'll see how that goes as the bend is significant.

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    Did you ever make the top for the bow front? I have to get rid of my glass tops on my bow front.

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    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
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    No I didn't make one yet. I'm going to have an acrylic frame made for the biocube I'm working on to fit it just right. The frame will have the grove for the spline in it just like the aluminum frames.

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