Putting glass top on?
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I use a glass cover on my tanks. I feel it keeps fish and other livestock in, and keeps dust and dirt out. It also cuts down on the evaporation rate.
That being said, you use what works best for you. As you can see some love a cover, others would never use one. This is one of the areas of the hobby where there is no right or wrong answer. It's what works for you.
That being said, you use what works best for you. As you can see some love a cover, others would never use one. This is one of the areas of the hobby where there is no right or wrong answer. It's what works for you.
VE MY CAT and he loves our fish tank. I don't like the idea of him swimming in it :laughroll
theplantman
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Yikes - I have one major rule when it comes to the tank and everyone in the house is aware of it. No aerosol or spray on cleaners within ten feet of the tank and I am the only one allowed to use cleaners on the glass. (I spray it on a paper towel in another room and then clean the glass, or just use a wet paper towel followed by dry and no cleaner). It depends if any greasy fingers have been on the glass or not. I do not have a glass cover, removed it due to heat build up and constant cleaning, however I built an open top canopy that is 9" tall to keep the fishes in and reduce heat from my mh fixture.
I do think Dave is correct though, it is a decision based on need and personal preference.
I love the cat, my cat stalks the fish.
It's just me and my wife in the house, she ok with the tank but not really interested. When she's cleaning I pay attention whats she doing especially when she gets close to the tank. I keep on telling her that even slight trace of any cleaning chemicals will kill the whole tank.
It's just me and my wife in the house, she ok with the tank but not really interested. When she's cleaning I pay attention whats she doing especially when she gets close to the tank. I keep on telling her that even slight trace of any cleaning chemicals will kill the whole tank.
theplantman
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Funny, our cats are not the least bit interested, of course they have plenty of other critters around the house to keep them entertained. Frogs and fish in the small pond we built, chickens, rabbits, the dogs they follow everywhere and of course the kids. Strange cats, they won't even eat fresh seafood, I have tried giving them fish and crab and they snub it. Silly barn cats don't know what they are missing.:smack:
I have a kitten about to turn 1 years old. I came home one day to find her sitting on the glass top looking down with great fascination. I wish I had my camera but she dove off the top the second she saw me coming towards her. If I ever removed the glass, I'd need the screen top for sure, but I just don't think a screen will hold the weight of my obnoxious cat. 
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I have a kitten about to turn 1 years old. I came home one day to find her sitting on the glass top looking down with great fascination. I wish I had my camera but she dove off the top the second she saw me coming towards her. If I ever removed the glass, I'll need the screen top for sure, but I just don't think a screen will hold the weight of my obnoxious cat.
Lol. I have mine in wall so all mine can do is sit on the back of the loveseat and stare into the front of it. Ive had to chase him off a few times for attacking the glass though.
I'm still wondering about oxygen levels. I have a glass top on my new tank right now while the bacteria is starting up, but I am worried that not enough airflow is getting through. Should I take the top off and just block that room off from my cat (who has shown great interest) until the tank is done cycling, or is it okay to keep it on?
Just leave the top on. You'll still get plenty of airflow, even with a tight fitting cover. There is usually so much circulation in a reed system that you'll seldom have an issue with gas exchange. If your using a sump on the system, you'll get plenty of gas exchange there also.
Doogle
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Aww that's a cool cat! I miss mine terribly, it died 2 days ago, car hit him. sucks.
Back to topic!
Figure about 10-15% loss in light penetration depending if its clean, more if its not.
As long as your fish aren't gasping at the surface, day or night, you should be fine.
Back to topic!
Figure about 10-15% loss in light penetration depending if its clean, more if its not.
As long as your fish aren't gasping at the surface, day or night, you should be fine.
Sorry about yur cat, I'm overly protective with my cat. Well, I decided to leave the top open except when the wife is cleaning and doing heavy cooking. Tank is by the dining room.Aww that's a cool cat! I miss mine terribly, it died 2 days ago, car hit him. sucks.
Back to topic!
Figure about 10-15% loss in light penetration depending if its clean, more if its not.
As long as your fish aren't gasping at the surface, day or night, you should be fine.