Plexiglass?

SeahorseBT · 04-04-2008, 10:16 PM

I am upgrading the lighting on my RSM(34) to T5's and am going to get a BSJF in the future so can I cover the top with plexiglass?

Here a pic of the tank for the heck of it...

Frankie · 04-04-2008, 11:04 PM

How close will the t5's be to the plexi?

SeahorseBT · 04-05-2008, 02:07 PM

like 4 or 5 inches

TheSaltySpitoon · 04-05-2008, 02:59 PM

what kinda of live rock?

boozeman · 04-05-2008, 03:05 PM

can you use glass instead, or maybe mesh.

Frankie · 04-05-2008, 04:36 PM

Should be ok at that distance. The heat wont affect it. Mesh would be better for gas exchange though.

CREEPIN · 04-05-2008, 05:04 PM

egg crate?

Frankie · 04-05-2008, 08:56 PM

Egg create is good.

bluespotjawfish · 04-06-2008, 12:40 AM

Bluespots can jump through eggcrate.

Can you drill several holes in the plexiglass?

SeahorseBT · 04-06-2008, 01:03 PM

No the plexi breaks, but I guess I will do eggcrate with some window screen.

lcstorc · 04-06-2008, 01:39 PM

That's what I have. Window screen on top of the eggcrate around my lights has worked great so far. I have one hole in the top I need to cover since hubby made the top a bit small but so far it has worked great.

Dentoid · 04-07-2008, 03:43 PM

Good looking tank SeahorseBT! Looks like a nice home for a BSJF. Already many good responses for the top. Just a couple of things to add with regards to the tank. It's hard to tell from the photgraph how deep the sand bed is, but you'll need a minimum of 3-4" of sand for your BSJF and some building rubble, 2-3 handfuls for starters. Also, the fungia upon the rockwork is a sure death sentence. They should be placed on the substrate for best longterm success. Keep us posted on your BSJF endeavor!

lcstorc · 04-07-2008, 04:28 PM

Give them some large rubble as well. Mine got very mad when he only had small rubble and refused to eat until I gave him larger pieces.

SeahorseBT · 04-07-2008, 06:40 PM

Thank about the advice, the sandbed is only 1-2 inches which I knew would be too shallow, but I will add some more in the near future.Should I get some larger grain sand to mix?And a sandbed that deep won't lock in nitrates will it?

Are you sure about the fungia? I have had it there for a month and it is always huge. I moved it when somebody else told me they do better in the sandbed and it didn't seem as happy.

lcstorc · 04-07-2008, 06:47 PM

I wouldn't get larger grain sand. I would get the fine stuff 3-4 inches. I was talking about larger pieces of rubble not sand. They can move pieces larger than they are. Just give him a variety of rocks and shells and he will use what he wants. You may need to keep adding until he is done with his burrow. Leave some in there even after they are established since they sometimes decide to move even after their burrow is done.
These fish have a great personality but are very picky. The most important thing is to get a healthy eating one to begin with. If buying from a LFS make them feed it in front of you before buying.

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SeahorseBT Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 573 View Gallery Karma Komment	Plexiglass? I am upgrading the lighting on my RSM(34) to T5's and am going to get a BSJF in the future so can I cover the top with plexiglass? Here a pic of the tank for the heck of it...

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SeahorseBT Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 573 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Plexiglass? No the plexi breaks, but I guess I will do eggcrate with some window screen.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Plexiglass? That's what I have. Window screen on top of the eggcrate around my lights has worked great so far. I have one hole in the top I need to cover since hubby made the top a bit small but so far it has worked great. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Plexiglass? Good looking tank SeahorseBT! Looks like a nice home for a BSJF. Already many good responses for the top. Just a couple of things to add with regards to the tank. It's hard to tell from the photgraph how deep the sand bed is, but you'll need a minimum of 3-4" of sand for your BSJF and some building rubble, 2-3 handfuls for starters. Also, the fungia upon the rockwork is a sure death sentence. They should be placed on the substrate for best longterm success. Keep us posted on your BSJF endeavor! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Plexiglass? Give them some large rubble as well. Mine got very mad when he only had small rubble and refused to eat until I gave him larger pieces. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

04-07-2008, 06:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 573 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Plexiglass? Thank about the advice, the sandbed is only 1-2 inches which I knew would be too shallow, but I will add some more in the near future.Should I get some larger grain sand to mix?And a sandbed that deep won't lock in nitrates will it? Are you sure about the fungia? I have had it there for a month and it is always huge. I moved it when somebody else told me they do better in the sandbed and it didn't seem as happy.

04-07-2008, 06:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Plexiglass? I wouldn't get larger grain sand. I would get the fine stuff 3-4 inches. I was talking about larger pieces of rubble not sand. They can move pieces larger than they are. Just give him a variety of rocks and shells and he will use what he wants. You may need to keep adding until he is done with his burrow. Leave some in there even after they are established since they sometimes decide to move even after their burrow is done. These fish have a great personality but are very picky. The most important thing is to get a healthy eating one to begin with. If buying from a LFS make them feed it in front of you before buying. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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