Over tank lighting...bit confused...

[nickmcmechan]

So, just bought a Juwel Rio 180litre second hand.

Didn't come with the standard ballast and lid which I don't have, but came with Arcadia Luminaire over tank lighting.

Question is, how to cover the tank so the fish don't jump out?

[FL22]

How big of a tank are we talking here?:p:

[J double R]

So, just bought a Juwel Rio 180litre second hand.

Didn't come with the standard ballast and lid which I don't have, but came with Arcadia Luminaire over tank lighting.

Question is, how to cover the tank so the fish don't jump out?


:)

[trashion]

180 litres=about 47 gallons :)

[nickmcmechan]

thanks for the litre conversion, any thoughts on covering the tank?

[Ajordan]

this may sound silly, but what sort of fish are you keeping/planning on keeping in there (maybe you don't need a cover... not good for evaporation though)? I haven't heard of arcadia before but it looks like you might be dealing with mounting legs... without knowing too much else I would recommend a custom glass cover (acrylic is easy to come by but it warps, trust me).

Maybe some other people with similar lights will chime in... hope that helps anyway...

[nickmcmechan]

hi jordan, my stocking is in my sig - this tank will be a 50G upgrade from the 27G in my sig, all stock to be transferred

here is a link to the arcadia lighting:

http://www.warehouse-aquatics.co.uk/arcadia-luminaire-48-triple-t8-tropical-748-p.asp

[nickmcmechan]

do you think i should use a glass cover or a condensation tray...or nothing?

[nickmcmechan]

bump

[jpappy789]

A lot of people dont cover their tanks. You can try some floating plants to keep your fish from getting freaked and jumping out.

or find a glass cover that fits the size of your tank.

[nickmcmechan]

right, i see, with the obvious ones being killis, hatchets and spalshing tetras that jump, any others to watch for?