Open top or mesh??

[Murph]

So my 120 has been set up for a few months and everything's good so far. Just have 1 lonely foxface in there, but he's fine as are the snails and crabs. I've been debating a mesh top to prevent any suicides, but finished half of it tonight and absolutely hate how it looks. Do most of you guys (and gals) just go full open top?

 

[Cheeser]

i think so...i go open...ive had a handful of suicides as long as ive been in the hobby.

 

[Bifferwine]

My tank is open top as well. But I have lost a few fish to jumping. It's up to you which is more important to you -- the way it looks or losing some fish here and there.

 

[Murph]

Thanks for the input... I'll have to give it some more thought and maybe see if I can't make the top look a little neater.

 

[andysgirl8800]

ours is canopy topped, with doors on the front that open for ventilation. those openings are covered with egg crate/lighting grid to prevent jumpers and lift off for easy access to the tank. we only see the egg crate when the doors are open. Really it becomes a personal choice.

 

[little_fish]

There are some really nice looking and easy to build mesh top designs in the DIY section. You might want to check them out.

 

[Smitty]

I've had an open top for years, but recently built a mesh top for my tank...and I like the way it looks. Check out a few diy's like lil fish mentioned, or my thread to get an idea.

 

[Sir Alex]

I don't think mesh lids look ugly. And it's certainly better than the fish jumping... Here's an old picture of mine maybe I'll take some new ones when I have a chance:

 

[Murph]

I've found the solution!! Do a better job on my mesh top, lol. I'm going to pull it apart and tighten up the screen and I think I might like it better. Thanks all.

 

[robbrouse]

I might go mess later on but right now I did egg crate. Zip tied in the front so I could open it easy for feeding and not have to remove teh whole thing. Still in the cycling process so not sure how the feeding will work yet.