screen netting

[Coral Reef To Classroom]

I am planning a DIY mesh top for my 220. I'm going to get the hardware from HD and get the netting off of Amazon. Has anyone purchased just the netting? Good? Bad? Recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[MadReefer]

Mark_C gave me the netting which has 1/4 inch squares. I too picked up the frame and tools from Homedepot.

 

[DEL]

Just make sure the parts are waterproof.

 

[curt]

There aluminum so they aren’t waterproof but they are what is used. There what you get when you order a kit online. I’d split it into two half’s on that size tank.

 

[Coral Reef To Classroom]

Are all the mesh made of generally the same quality or are some better quality than others? I am going to buy off amazon and I wanted to make sure I choose the best one.

 

[Wilson416]

Use plastic netting I bought mine from BRS

 

[bigyankfan]

Flatten out the netting and let it sit at room temperature for a day and then heat it gently with a hair dryer to ensure it lays flat. It's much easier to work with that way. Also, buy the clear and not the black.

 

[Coral Reef To Classroom]

Good advice. Thank you.

 

[Ls2Goat]

I just buy the IM or Red Sea DIY kits off of BRS, it’s a few bucks more but everything comes in the box and it’s a ease to assemble.

 

[Coral Reef To Classroom]

Curt suggested I make two parts. Anyone make it into three pieces to match the two center braces?