Opinion on Egg Crate. - Page 2

Tang Salad · 07/25/2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snorvich
Bradleyj had an elegant solution that will work.

Where's that?

Hornet · 07/25/2008, 06:48 PM

I think this is the link tswifty was talking about. This guy used some netting. He even has pictures showing lighting with eggcrate and with the netting.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=2

I plan on doing this on my tank

Tang Salad · 07/25/2008, 07:00 PM

Wow, that is very nice.

Tks~

snorvich · 07/25/2008, 08:16 PM

Yes, it is nice but if those holes are 1/2 inch holes, it won't work to keep fish in. You need 1/4 inch openings.

Hornet · 07/25/2008, 08:50 PM

I think the key thing he did is offset 2 separate pieces of the netting to make the openings smaller

reefergeorge · 07/25/2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snorvich
Yes, it is nice but if those holes are 1/2 inch holes, it won't work to keep fish in. You need 1/4 inch openings.

It will keep all fish over 1/2" thick in.

snorvich · 07/26/2008, 07:11 AM

Not necessarily.

myerst2 · 07/26/2008, 12:56 PM

I am also looking into how to stop fish from jumping out as I have a small Japanese Dragon Moray coming soon. I have a Millaris in there now and he hasn't jumped. So I was thinking of going with the egg crate because if I use the netting I feel like an eel could wriggle it's way through the netting. I have one of those oak canopys and the lights sit directly on top of the tank. Can you put PC's directly on top of the egg crate without it melting the plastic? I really would lose my s*** if I found my new eel slithering on the hardwood floors. Would not be a cheap lose. Thanks, Tim

snorvich · 07/26/2008, 01:03 PM

Tim, for your size fish, egg crate is likely to work. BUT, it is light weight and an eel could take it off in no time. You will need to find a way to secure it. But, half inch fish can get through egg crate despite the posting above; the most discouraging thing is finding fish stuck in the egg crate. Bradleyj devised a nice top, if you research his postings, he has a picture. In my case, I have canopies on all tanks and acrylic tops. If you want, you can do tops and drill 1/4 inch holes. PITA, but it works.

snorvich · 07/26/2008, 01:04 PM

I am thinking about your PC holding egg crate down. Which kind of egg crate are you getting? Acrylic or plastic? And I am not sure that PC lights weigh enough to keep the eel in. They are escape artists for sure.

07/25/2008, 06:48 PM	#27
Hornet Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 145	I think this is the link tswifty was talking about. This guy used some netting. He even has pictures showing lighting with eggcrate and with the netting. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5&pagenumber=2 I plan on doing this on my tank __________________ 150 gal, 40g sump, Constellation T5 Light Fixture, Octo Ext. 200, ACIII, OM-4way Current Tank Info: 150 gal, 40g sump, Constellation T5 Light Fixture, Octo Ext. 200, ACIII, OM-4way

07/25/2008, 07:00 PM	#28
Tang Salad Algae skeptic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 78702 Posts: 3,098	Wow, that is very nice. Tks~ __________________ Your algae is not special. Current Tank Info: TBD ADA 120-P SPS NLPS

07/25/2008, 08:16 PM	#29
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Yes, it is nice but if those holes are 1/2 inch holes, it won't work to keep fish in. You need 1/4 inch openings. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/25/2008, 08:50 PM	#30
Hornet Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampton Roads, VA Posts: 145	I think the key thing he did is offset 2 separate pieces of the netting to make the openings smaller __________________ 150 gal, 40g sump, Constellation T5 Light Fixture, Octo Ext. 200, ACIII, OM-4way Current Tank Info: 150 gal, 40g sump, Constellation T5 Light Fixture, Octo Ext. 200, ACIII, OM-4way

07/26/2008, 07:11 AM	#32
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Not necessarily. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/26/2008, 12:56 PM	#33
myerst2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, Long Island Posts: 2,341	I am also looking into how to stop fish from jumping out as I have a small Japanese Dragon Moray coming soon. I have a Millaris in there now and he hasn't jumped. So I was thinking of going with the egg crate because if I use the netting I feel like an eel could wriggle it's way through the netting. I have one of those oak canopys and the lights sit directly on top of the tank. Can you put PC's directly on top of the egg crate without it melting the plastic? I really would lose my s*** if I found my new eel slithering on the hardwood floors. Would not be a cheap lose. Thanks, Tim __________________ "Those who teach must constantly hold up the challenge to study nature, not books." -Albrecht.

07/26/2008, 01:03 PM	#34
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Tim, for your size fish, egg crate is likely to work. BUT, it is light weight and an eel could take it off in no time. You will need to find a way to secure it. But, half inch fish can get through egg crate despite the posting above; the most discouraging thing is finding fish stuck in the egg crate. Bradleyj devised a nice top, if you research his postings, he has a picture. In my case, I have canopies on all tanks and acrylic tops. If you want, you can do tops and drill 1/4 inch holes. PITA, but it works. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/26/2008, 01:04 PM	#35
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I am thinking about your PC holding egg crate down. Which kind of egg crate are you getting? Acrylic or plastic? And I am not sure that PC lights weigh enough to keep the eel in. They are escape artists for sure. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~