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December 27th, 2007, 06:26 PM
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aquarium tops
when will i need to get the top to my aquarium or do i need one???
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 10 gallon: frehwater flounder, 29 gallon:guppies, lots o guppies, :55 ga SW, ghost shrimp, 75 gallon Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 YEARS Other Intrests: aquaria 
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#2
December 27th, 2007, 07:54 PM
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Re: aquarium tops
Alot of people with saltwater run their tank without one. That way the water can get more oxygen to it. If you have fish that have a tendancy to jump then you could pur a top on.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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December 27th, 2007, 08:16 PM
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Re: aquarium tops
Glass tops can cause your water to heat up and can also restrict gas exchange between the water and air, which can lead to low dissolved oxygen levels. Instead of using a glass top, you could buy some eggcrate (found in the lighting section of Home Depot or Lowe's) and cut it to fit the top. It lets the light in, lets the tank breathe, but keeps most jumpers in the tank.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 27th, 2007, 09:15 PM
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Re: aquarium tops
k thanks so much
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 10 gallon: frehwater flounder, 29 gallon:guppies, lots o guppies, :55 ga SW, ghost shrimp, 75 gallon Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 3 YEARS Other Intrests: aquaria
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December 28th, 2007, 01:34 AM
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Re: aquarium tops
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Yeah all except Diamond Gobies.  I had (2) jump through eggcrate  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 60gal cube, 10 gal sump, AquaC HOB skimmer, Reefkeeper 2. Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 1 1/2 years off and on Other Intrests: Sports and fish.
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#6
December 28th, 2007, 01:41 AM
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Re: aquarium tops
I had two diamond gobies jump through eggcrate too. And a $120 purple tilefish
 It's not foolproof.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 28th, 2007, 02:07 AM
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Re: aquarium tops
Does it increase the evaporation rate? I've never gone topless (yeah, I went there) but I agree with the O2 thingy and think it would help
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 90 gal FOWLR (that is fallow now and converting to reef), 12 gal Nano that recently cycled Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years Other Intrests: Hunting, fishing, shooting, trapping
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December 28th, 2007, 02:08 AM
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Re: aquarium tops
Yeah, having glass tops keeps evaporation to a minimum. You have to top off more without them.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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December 28th, 2007, 04:04 AM
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Hunt hard,shoot straight,kill clean,apologize to no one. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 75gal. reef,NE T-5s 432 watt ,CSS65 skimmer,Pro-Clear 125 wet/dry with mag5 return Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Little over a year Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
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#10
December 28th, 2007, 09:06 AM
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Re: aquarium tops
I have eggcrate too.
I hate it but I don't want anymore fish jerkies.
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