T5 HO W/O Glass Top ????!???

i want to run a t5 HO fitxure over my tank W/O a glass top to allow for better oxygenation and to keep the look of my tank un modified as much as possible because its just how i want it now, i could just hem some current pieces, also i have a hang on skimmer and filter instead of in the sump so trying to make sure its ok to NOT have a glass top. my LFS says he doesnt use tops on any of his tanks and just has more evaporation (and of course be weary of any fish that may be a sky diver!)

 

sounds like ya got a good grasp. glass tops seem to have more problems than they're worth! I'd build this to keep jumpers in instead!
http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/clear-mesh-jump-stopper-121802.html

Prob $25

 

+1 ^^^^

 

Right on thanks guys!

 

brs sells complete kits

 

thanks guys, I was planning on using the mesh jump stopper but while i was at the local home depot i noticed some grating i suppose you could call it, almost a plastic cover for lights that i used, got a 2 foot x 4 foot piece for 12$ and then used wire cutters to make everything fit, it blocks no light from going in and keeps everything safely inside, also it is sturdy enough to hold my 4 bulb 48inch T5HO lights on on side =)

 

glad ya figured out a solution.
i built one out of a screen door kit and used bird netting and it works out great. All from HD and cost about 20 bucks.