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Reef Discussion => Do It Yourself => Topic started by: Heinbaughb on June 20, 2019, 21:21:39

Title: BRS screen cover kit
Post by: Heinbaughb on June 20, 2019, 21:21:39

Got tired of fish going into the overflows and out the back of the canopy.

My 10 second review of the BRS kit:

Not bad if you have a chop saw to cut to size. A cutting grinder is also handy to make cutouts for your cords. 1/8 inch screen material seems durable enough. Took me about an hour to make both screen covers. 8/10

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Title: Re: BRS screen cover kit
Post by: Gary on June 21, 2019, 13:55:33

Brian,
Looks like you did a nice job. I have had a similar thing with the fish. Easy for them to jump out but getting back in is a problem. The cost of the fish could easily cover the screen cost. I am getting ready to order some for the 180 and 30 gal. I intend to go with 1/4" unless there is a better reason to use 1/8"?
Thanks for sharing,
Gary

Title: Re: BRS screen cover kit
Post by: Heinbaughb on June 21, 2019, 13:57:06

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PAR difference is minimal. I went with the 1/8 to make sure even the little guys won’t be able to get out.


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Title: Re: BRS screen cover kit
Post by: Gary on June 21, 2019, 14:43:31

Good info thank you! My longnose hawkfish jumped out  :-(

Title: Re: BRS screen cover kit
Post by: Heinbaughb on June 21, 2019, 14:47:16

Aww bummer. I lost my newly acquired diamond goby via rear canopy suicide.


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Title: Re: BRS screen cover kit
Post by: lazylivin on June 21, 2019, 14:47:22

Very nice job! Tank looks fantastic to

Title: Re: BRS screen cover kit
Post by: SweetReefOH on June 21, 2019, 15:21:04

Nice job! I love my screen tops. Easy to make and works fantastically. It’s a must with fire fish or diamond gobies. I hear my top bounce all the time because of my dullard diamond goby lol.

Title: Re: BRS screen cover kit
Post by: guynamedfleck on June 21, 2019, 18:42:57

Great job.  I went with the same solution and have loved the piece of mind it gives.