Jump-proof netting...

[zennzzo]

From time to time we all have heard of fish, that have jumped to his/her death.
Even if we are there, sometimes it's the landing on hard surfaces that does them in.

I have been looking for a inexpensive but effective way to help prevent this occurence.
Being in the commercial fishing industry, I have access, to this small ligtweight mesh netting.

Knowing it is nearly impossible to cover every opening in the top of most tanks, easily,
I been working on a netting that can be placed over the top, and secured with rubberized straps.
This neting can be inplace even if you have the covers completly off for maintenance.

What I am looking for is a little feedback.
Please list some of the problems one might run into with this sort of saftey net...
Thankz ~Zennz

 

[fish_monger]

the color might fade from the light and get a little bit weaker and break off but seems good to me

 

[zennzzo]

the color might fade from the light and get a little bit weaker and break off but seems good to me

It should fit over most lighting, OK...
There are UV inhibitors in the newer synthetic netting material, good point though, thanx

 

[ethnics]

i see it as useless. fish keeping isn't rocket science. learn from ur mistakes or others mistakes and there should be no need for this "jump-proof netting" which is why it was never put into production in fish keeping in the first place. get a proper lid, cover ur tank, and be done with it.

but if u wanna be different, use pvc piping and create a frame with hinges and zip tie some netting to that if u need a net to keep ur fish alive...

can you imagine how ugly a net would be over ur fish tank LOL

 

[rayman45]

a lid

 

[zennzzo]

i see it as useless. fish keeping isn't rocket science. learn from ur mistakes or others mistakes and there should be no need for this "jump-proof netting" which is why it was never put into production in fish keeping in the first place. get a proper lid, cover ur tank, and be done with it.

I can appreciate that...however there are many here who have had there fish jump to death for whatever reason and are experienced fishkeepers too.
I'm looking at a very unobtrusive design, that would hardly be as "UGLY" as all the bricks, blocks and lumber that I've seen people weight their tank lids with.
Personally I use 5/16" glass that hinges from left to right with nylon pannels that lock them in place. All my plumbing passes through holes just large enough for the tubes. My nervous times come at maintenance time...

Alot of people are still using HOB's and such and have that cutout plastic pannel at the rear of their tanks. Openings that allow for their use also are big enough for jump-outs...

I hear ya though... Nobody needs a gaudy ugly top on their tank...

 

[moxxommox]

egg crate.

 

[moxxommox]

plexy glass/ acrylic lids/ perspex...

what ever you want to call it!

 

[rkc772]

i use egg crate on my 180 gal tank.... not so much of jumpy fishes but being on the safe side. i cover it all way (since i have a built-in overflow and put an acrylic sheet on top of the egg crates to lessen the evaporation of water. netting is good too, as long as the net is firm so that when the fish tries to jump they won't be able to stretch the net and get stuck between the glass or acrylic top and net, what i mean about this is avoiding a sandwich fish between the net and glass top. but this rarely happens though.

 

[Dr Joe]

i see it as useless. fish keeping isn't rocket science. learn from ur mistakes or others mistakes and there should be no need for this "jump-proof netting" which is why it was never put into production in fish keeping in the first place. get a proper lid, cover ur tank, and be done with it.

but if u wanna be different, use pvc piping and create a frame with hinges and zip tie some netting to that if u need a net to keep ur fish alive...

can you imagine how ugly a net would be over ur fish tank LOL

Way too harsh ethnics, give it some thought. Not everyone has such well behaved fish as yours .

I can appreciate that...however there are many here who have had there fish jump to death for whatever reason and are experienced fishkeepers too.
I'm looking at a very unobtrusive design, that would hardly be as "UGLY" as all the bricks, blocks and lumber that I've seen people weight their tank lids with.
Personally I use 5/16" glass that hinges from left to right with nylon pannels that lock them in place. All my plumbing passes through holes just large enough for the tubes. My nervous times come at maintenance time...

Alot of people are still using HOB's and such and have that cutout plastic pannel at the rear of their tanks. Openings that allow for their use also are big enough for jump-outs...

I hear ya though... Nobody needs a gaudy ugly top on their tank...

This is a do-able thing.

Netting would have to be small, with rip-stop qualities.

The need to be cut/formed/molded by the purchaser is necessary, without deformation or sagging, every install is custom.

Possibly cutting and then melting the edge or using a hot knife. Poisonous off-gassing is a concern...

A frame simular to what are on most tanks could be used (possibly made in sections for shipping purposes), or snap on clips to secure it all around.

Mold from constant moisture & air need to be addressed also.

This could also be used as a temporary "safety net' (sorry) for when your working with the tank, attached by suction cups and elastic cords. I know I've chased many fish into a frenzy.

Is this the kinda stuff you wanted?

Keep us posted,
Dr Joe

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