What should I put on top of the tank?

ggenz · #1 04/14/2007, 07:41 PM

ok, with the way my plumbing/overflow is set up, the return outlet actually sits 3 inches from the back of the tank. This makes it impossible for the all-glass manufactured glass top to fit. With PC's what can I put on top of the tank?

In ohio, temp really isn't a problem but I would like to cut down on evap. if at all possible. I was thinking about acrylic or window glass for a top but I think it might block too much light. Does eggcrate block a lot of light?

supertech3 · #2 04/14/2007, 07:52 PM

egg crate works to keep jumping fish in and does not cut down that much of your lights, I do not think will help with evap though

dc_909 · #3 04/14/2007, 08:05 PM

I would leave it open if you are planning on keeping corals. Do you have a canopy? If so, I just put some landscaping plastic mesh on the back to keep from jumping out.

old95er · #4 04/14/2007, 08:08 PM

Leave it open, the ocean does not have a glass top to it.

If you are worried about jumpers, use the mesh that dc_909 suggested.

ggenz · #5 04/15/2007, 09:53 AM

right now, all that is on there is a coralife pc fixture. i was thinking about building a canopy around it. would the fish be ok even if they jumped and hi the bulbs? i might consider building the canopy, it would probably look better anyway

old95er · #6 04/15/2007, 10:36 AM

I built a canopy to block the light spillage, it is about 10 inches tall and I built in PVC to support the MH fixture. Painted black, it looks decent enough.

elegance coral · #7 04/15/2007, 10:39 AM

Yes, build the canopy. I never use any type of glass top and I have never had a fish jump and it the lights. I run my lights very close to the water.

ggenz · #8 04/15/2007, 10:54 AM

hmmm, I guess I'lll build the canopy. sounds good