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Tank Top
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Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:01 pmby chrysnyc
I've read in several posts here that using a mesh top can block important UV rays. I was wondering what kind of top can I use? The reason I ask is because I have two cats, and I don't want them to get into the tank. Thanks.
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Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:19 pmby jenaero
you could make something out of chicken wire. I have a screen top on mine right now. I don't know if it really blocks any of the uv rays but I need it there for now because one of my turts got loose.
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:16 amby steve
You can also use a mesh called hardware cloth. I'd say 1/2" spacing on the mesh would be good, just make sure your turts don't try to start sticking anything through it...
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 8:54 amby chrysnyc
So the rule of thumb is the spacing must be approximately 1/2"? Thanks, I will look for something like that.
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 12:45 pmby marisa
The hardware cloth is good--I use the 1/2-inch size (it comes in 1/4 inch size as well) on outdoor enclosures and plan to make some half screens for indoor tanks this winter. It's relatively strong--I've seen pictures of people placing their lights on top of it.
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:01 pmby chrysnyc
Can you get it a regular hardware store? Or do you have to go to a special store? Thanks.
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 2:04 pmby marisa
You should be able to get it at a hardware store (it is called hardware cloth
), but I got mine at a store that sells feed and grain/ farm animal supplies. Do you have a Tractor Supply Company near you? I know you can get it there.
Hardware cloth comes in rolls.
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 3:01 pmby chrysnyc
No, I don't have a tractor supply company nearby, but I can see if Home Depot or somewhere like that sells it.
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Sat Aug 06, 2005 3:09 pmby marisa
They should have it as well. Good luck.
