Anti-Jump Proof

Woodstock · 03-04-2007, 12:08 PM

Hopefully this thread will be of help to all the fish out there thinking of carpet surfing!

My wooden canopy is now anti-jump proof and this is how I did it...

Tools needed: staple gun, scissors, gutter guard, zip ties

Rear view of canopy

Overflows

Fishes view

bluespotjawfish · 03-04-2007, 12:13 PM

That is too weird - I had the same thought this week on mine (except since I don't have a staple gun, my thought process hadn't figured out how to attach it yet). I am so much slower! Another project made to look easy by Woody! You should set up a DIY aquarium shop!

lcstorc · 03-04-2007, 12:15 PM

So basically you sewed the strips together with zip ties? I think I need to do this before I get my bluespot.

Witfull · 03-04-2007, 12:16 PM

looks good!

bluespotjawfish · 03-04-2007, 12:20 PM

Depending on the height of your hood, you might not need to sew it at all.

saltwaterfarm · 03-04-2007, 12:22 PM

Great idea Woodstock!

lcstorc · 03-04-2007, 12:25 PM

I would have to do mine differently. My tank has a glass brace covering the center 1/3 of the tank. We have lost several fish when they jump onto the glass. I now have eggcrate covering the other 2/3 of the tank. I would probably put this either on top of or instead of the eggcrate. I could build 2 simple light frames and put this in them. I wish it was wider, but I could stitch it together with zip ties easily. Then I could also make some doors for feeding etc or remove the frames entirely to get in the tank better. Actually I am starting to like this idea now that I am thinking it out.
Sorry for the thinking out loud. LOL

bluespotjawfish · 03-04-2007, 12:28 PM

Ok, need more information on the bottom part of this. From the pic it looks like you have it stapled, correct? Stapled to what?

lgerold · 03-04-2007, 12:44 PM

Hi!

I put eggcrate over the tank. It has reduced the light. I also HATE having to remove and then replace the screen each time I feed or mess with the tank. At 5'2", I can barely see over the top of the tank, on my tippy toes to replace the screen.

Hmm. Maybe I'll use your idea Doni!

Woodstock · 03-04-2007, 12:49 PM

The only thing I used the zip ties for was to attach the gutter gaurd to the overflows. On the back of the canopy, I cut the gutter gaurd to fit the open areas between the wood and then staples them in place.

I am thrilled that this gives you guys ideas!

Woodstock · 03-04-2007, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Ok, need more information on the bottom part of this. From the pic it looks like you have it stapled, correct? Stapled to what?

Stapled to the wood.

bluespotjawfish · 03-04-2007, 12:57 PM

I don't have any wood at the bottom of the canopy to staple it to.

fidojoe · 03-04-2007, 12:58 PM

I've been planning on doing that once I get my canopy... if I ever get it that is...

It would help if I ordered it, lol.

bluespotjawfish · 03-04-2007, 12:59 PM

I agree Lucy, I hate the eggcrate, no light, difficult to move around for access.

Woodstock · 03-04-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

I don't have any wood at the bottom of the canopy to staple it to.

Do you have wood at the top or sides? you only need to staple enough of it to keep it from falling off.

Look closely at the "rear" pic. On the bottom section of screen, I only stapled it on the sides and cut it so it would overlap the tank frame a tad.
See it?

03-04-2007, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Anti-Jump Proof Hopefully this thread will be of help to all the fish out there thinking of carpet surfing! My wooden canopy is now anti-jump proof and this is how I did it... Tools needed: staple gun, scissors, gutter guard, zip ties Rear view of canopy Overflows Fishes view __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

03-04-2007, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,140 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anti-Jump Proof That is too weird - I had the same thought this week on mine (except since I don't have a staple gun, my thought process hadn't figured out how to attach it yet). I am so much slower! Another project made to look easy by Woody! You should set up a DIY aquarium shop! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

03-04-2007, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,525 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anti-Jump Proof So basically you sewed the strips together with zip ties? I think I need to do this before I get my bluespot. __________________ 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.

03-04-2007, 12:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,140 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anti-Jump Proof Depending on the height of your hood, you might not need to sew it at all. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

03-04-2007, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anti-Jump Proof Great idea Woodstock! __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

03-04-2007, 12:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,525 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anti-Jump Proof I would have to do mine differently. My tank has a glass brace covering the center 1/3 of the tank. We have lost several fish when they jump onto the glass. I now have eggcrate covering the other 2/3 of the tank. I would probably put this either on top of or instead of the eggcrate. I could build 2 simple light frames and put this in them. I wish it was wider, but I could stitch it together with zip ties easily. Then I could also make some doors for feeding etc or remove the frames entirely to get in the tank better. Actually I am starting to like this idea now that I am thinking it out. Sorry for the thinking out loud. LOL __________________ 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.

03-04-2007, 12:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,140 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anti-Jump Proof Ok, need more information on the bottom part of this. From the pic it looks like you have it stapled, correct? Stapled to what? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

03-04-2007, 12:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
lgerold Scopas Tang Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Brainerd, Mn Posts: 473 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anti-Jump Proof Hi! I put eggcrate over the tank. It has reduced the light. I also HATE having to remove and then replace the screen each time I feed or mess with the tank. At 5'2", I can barely see over the top of the tank, on my tippy toes to replace the screen. Hmm. Maybe I'll use your idea Doni! __________________ Lucy Upgrade from 125 long to 210 on 1/7/07. 66 gallon sump/refugium. 10 hrs of light: 500 watt pc actinic 10 hrs 400 watt pc daylight 6 hrs 500 watt MH 4 hrs 180 lbs branch liverock. 100 lbs + assorted liverock. 3"+ DSB. Fish - Foxface, Yellow Tang, Mimic Tang, 2 Tomato Clowns, pair True Percula Clowns (and their 6 inch pastel green carpet), Mandarin, Scooter Blenny, Bartlett's Anthias, Royal Gramma, Pseudochromis Splendens. Blue/Gold Crocea Clam, Teardrop Squamosa Clam Coral favorites include: 2 Acanastreas, Pink Cynaria, Green Cynaria, Birdsnest, Trumpets, Red and Pink and Green Goniporas (3), Frogspawn (peach favorite), Fox Coral, Diploastrea, Blasto, 3 Fungia (orange, purple, and green) and many others.

03-04-2007, 12:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,862 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anti-Jump Proof The only thing I used the zip ties for was to attach the gutter gaurd to the overflows. On the back of the canopy, I cut the gutter gaurd to fit the open areas between the wood and then staples them in place. I am thrilled that this gives you guys ideas! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

03-04-2007, 12:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,140 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anti-Jump Proof I don't have any wood at the bottom of the canopy to staple it to. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

03-04-2007, 12:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anti-Jump Proof I've been planning on doing that once I get my canopy... if I ever get it that is... It would help if I ordered it, lol. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

03-04-2007, 12:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,140 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anti-Jump Proof I agree Lucy, I hate the eggcrate, no light, difficult to move around for access. __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

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