CA2OR Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I found this thread and thought for sure someone here would be interested or could find this usefull. http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/f30/light-friendly-clear-mesh-screen-cover-29897.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnewhouse Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Those are just like the ones that I make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 same here. thats what i have too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Very cool! I wonder what percentage of lighting they reduce. They seem pretty clear, but there's got to be some reduction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Nnewhouse, I wish I knew that before you came over. The only reason I don't have any sand sifting gobies is because all the one's I had before jumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Very good idea! This morning I found my Pygmy dwarf angel crispy...(sad) Poor Vinnie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Thank you for the post Eric. I have lost firefish, wrasses, and jawfish over the years due to their jumping out. 1/2" eggcrate did not always stop them, and fiberglass window screen cut down too much on the light. It's nice to see that a 1/4" mesh screen and plastic frames are now available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsw Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 That's funny this came up because I was just chatting to Ryan about it. Here's the thread from the guy who sells the supposed real deal polypropylene mesh at reasonable sizes (apparently you have to buy it in bulk otherwise): http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/f60/fs-1-4-square-clear-polypropylene-29899.html Before I PM him to order some, you guys know of a local source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mltnguyen Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea. I was just about ready to order glass tops then I saw this. I like this method much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Re: Light friendly clear mesh screen covers for open top tanks with pictures i found a place locally that has the mesh. you do have to buy in bulk though and i am waiting for quote Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I'd buy some off you Eric, I want to do this on my rimless cube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I bought from the guy on reef2reef, good seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Re: Light friendly clear mesh screen covers for open top tanks with pictures i know i got a responce email but i havent read it yet Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Very slick and easy. My kind of DIY. I'll buy some from you, as well, if you get it Eric. I'll just need about 12" by 30" (plus trim). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Re: Light friendly clear mesh screen covers for open top tanks with pictures I'd buy some too maybe a bunch for later tanks even. Useful looking stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Yeah, I'd get some, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Any update on a group buy for this? If not i found a place to get 1/4" mesh in black by the foot http://www.watergarden.org/s.nl/it.A/id.152/.f?sc=2&category=43357 I'd prefer clear but if its black no biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciao Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 wannareef is making me a set of these for me for my 72" tank. He knows a guy that will ship it to you. I think I paid like $35 for enough to cover my tank. Don't have the guys email anymore buy ask wannareef for the guys contact info. Great guy and great to deal with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Hmm probably the same guy Eric linked in the first post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 $35 for a couple of square yards of screen? Whoa. If this group buy is anywhere even close to that cost I'm out :O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Probably includes the frame too, at least i would hope. The guy has it for .85/ft plus $5 shipping. I would rather do a buy with some members of the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Here's a link to another guy at Nano-Reef.com making them for a sort of reasonable price. Lots of pics in the thread to get ideas from. Mesh Covers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytshall Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 mesh Did you guys ever buy this? Does anyone have some left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegotjs Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 BRS carrys this now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytshall Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 bump Anyone else interested in some of this? I'm not sure how bulk reef sells it yet but I only need a little bit. I also contacted the guy on reef2reef to compare prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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