Covering the top... protect jumpers

[kitokatlin]

I have the typical glass tank hood, the black with two light fixtures. I popped out the plastic pieces on the back for the filters to hang but on one side, it has left a pretty good gap of space. I have 2 new Hi fin Lyre Tail swords and I know they can be jumpers... any DIY suggestions on how to cover it nicely... aka not using tinfoil. Pictures help if you can get them, Thanks!

[cam191919]

how bout ducktape :D

[Slappy*McFish]

Netting works well.

[kitokatlin]

Hey Slappy, thanks for the advice, I didn't even think of that. Any ideas for attaching it? Tape, glue, etc?

[Slappy*McFish]

Velcro sticky-back tape works well. You can get rolls of it at Staples. Use two pieces of loop velcro and sandwich the edges of the netting between them (the sticky-back side). Use hook velcro around the back of the tank and hood for attachment points.

[rnocera]

That's a great idea. It's so much better than the electrical tape I've been using!

[EllTee424]

I use replacement nylon window screen to cover my gaps. It's pretty cheap to get a roll at Home Depot / Lowes.

My tank has a class top rather than the plastic hood ( I suspended my light from the ceiling), so I put the netting on first (for the part not covered) then put the glass plate on top. Since the glass sits in a recess around the top of the frame, it pinches about an inch of the screening and holds it nice and snug. Hopefully this makes sense - I can take a picture if you need. I'm sure you can rig up something for your plastic hood.

[bghill]

I use egg crate on the top and just cut out where I need to. I then spraypainted it black. Works great.

[Ajordan]

plastic mesh or plastic canvas could be a good option as well.