Need ideas: securing mesh covers

[vinz]

Rubber suckers sometimes don't stick very well, especially outside water.

The P plate velcro is very secure, if I remember correctly... I had a hard time removing the plates. Plus, I don't have a flat place to stick them on a wire mesh.

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. One AC fan blowing on the glass covers from one side has dropped temp to 30. I'm setting up four DC fans this weekend to blow evenly on the glass covers and see how it goes before I decide on getting mesh or keeping the glass.

[ronig]

vinz, have u ever think of how to put put the glass cover over the lights instead? cheers

[sherchoo]

The glass cover is actually to prevent his dragon from jumping out

[vinz]

Ronig,

If I put the glass covers over the lights, I'll have to find a way of mounting the lights under the glass, and I'll have to lower the water a few inches to accomodate the lights.

Second, the glass will keep the heat of 8 x e-ballasts and 12x36W PLs in the enclosed space... so it defeats the purpose.

Third, I don't want the dragon to jump into the lights. []

[apollo]

Yeah. Basically i went to kelantan lane to get mesh for my riccia and tht is where i saw tht they have wide collection of it.

[Trevor]

Use those fasterner that u slip thru then pull.. One way in.. No way to come out.. As for where to secure the fasterner.. i not really sure how u wanna do it. THink about it

[sherchoo]

Trevor,
I think you're refering to those plastic cable tie rite.

[vinz]

Eh, i still need to remove the mesh to clean tank, feed fish, etc. Cable tie very permanent, leh.

The mesh shop closes at 1pm on Sat, no wonder never see it before.

[ZeRoC00l]

Erm, just a thoughtwhat abt using nets?

Mount the fishing nets [big hole type] on a enclosed PVC pipe. Something like those use on Koi ponds.

It's strong enough to hold the fish under water, and since got big holes can let light through easily.

[peterkoh]

Hi Vinz ... so much light for an arowana tank ... it's a planted tank ?? How about clear acrylic or persplex with holes drilled into them ? Lighter and safer. Or you can consider those plastic fencing material sold at DIY shop.

[vinz]

Yes, it's a planted tank. It's the tank in my signature below, more pics at My Tanks and my website (link in my siggy).

With clear acrylic, I might as well keep the existing glass covers. I was looking for fencing material, but can't find it at the DIY shops I went to. Will try the shop in Kelantan lane when I have time. I'm concerned that the fish/nylon netting may trap him and pvc pipes are rather flimsy in long lengths.

[chaq]

Hi Vinz,

You can try Kovan Heartland Mall, 3rd storey, DIY shop - beside EPB bookstore. They have quite a few varieties of meshes there. Different mesh shape in plastic.

I suggest using PVC pipes and cable-tie the mesh to it. They are easy cut to size, and you just need a few t-joints and elbows. IMO, can be assembled quickly and easily.

[vinz]

Bought my stainless steel mesh already. 2 inch grid.

Thanks for all the info and advice.