Clear Mesh Jump Stopper

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  1. heidimi

    heidimi Fire Shrimp

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    There have actually been par tests done that confirm that the clear mesh doesn't block any Par from the lights. I think there is a thread on it on a site called Captive reefs. They may also have links on BRS where you buy the mesh.

    I have this over my 150. I have a huge one over the front that ends at where the overflow sticks out. Then I have 2 small ones on either side of my over flow. There some other fun and interesting ways to use the mesh cause you will have some left over.

    Great Write up ReefMonkey!! Thanks!

    Heidi
     
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  2. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    And thank you.
    P.S. don't forget the league draft is tomorrow night :)
     
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  3. heidimi

    heidimi Fire Shrimp

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    OH... DON't WOrry ;) It's on!!!!

    Heidi
     
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  4. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Great writeup. K+
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Well done on a very worthwhile project. Well documented and explained.
     
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  6. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Thank you both.
     
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  7. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    great write-up! I did the same thing on my 125 gallon. I used the brown screen frames though. I see you also made your own lid for your overflow box same as I did. lol The dang lid that came with it was too fat! don't forget you can also make your own nori feeder with the left over netting :)
     
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  8. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Thanks.

    I used white because that is all Wal-Mart carries and I was there. Had plans to go to Lowes after groceries but since the tank actually has a hood I figured the white wouldn't show and saved a trip. :)

    Actually the entire over flow box is DIY.
     
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  9. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Awesome write up, on my way to Lowes now, have 2 divers den wrasse coming tuesday and I'd kill myself if i let one of those suckers jump. Gonna have to mod a bit for my tank, but looks easy enough
     
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  10. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    great write up! ill be doing one of these for my biocube hopefully. i need to figure out how to accommodate the bow.
     
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