Red Sea Mesh Screen Top - wish I had this sooner (1 Viewer)

[tvu]

Well the crazy storm the other night must’ve spooked my fish. I found my favorite fish dried up on the floor the next day [emoji22]

The irony is that I had a Red Sea screen top kit sitting in a corner waiting to be assembled this weekend.

Well anyways today I wanted to make sure nothing else will jump out and put it together.

First impression is wow, the packaging is pretty neat. It comes in a tubular package nice and neatly packaged contents inside.

Nice thing about it is it comes with pretty much everything needed (clips to place screen flush inside tank, spline roller, inside corner brackets, enough mesh for 3 or 4 tops). I’ve looked at other kits that weren’t as complete and extra components need to be purchased separately.

Here’s my breakdown:

Frames: nice frames and easy enough to cut

Corner frame connectors: provided more than other kits and allowed me to clear a space for my return pipes over the back glass.

Mesh: lots provided and seems typical material that allows maximum light thru

Screen clips: a nice touch and classy looking. No need for plastic clips to the tank glass to hold the screen up. Easy to adjust too

Assembly: super easy for me. Just measure, cut lengths to size put together then put in screen. I must’ve watched the Red Sea video on YouTube twice to make sure i knew what I was to do.

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[gregg]

Looks super clean!

 

[mittens]

I envy your handi-ness


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[tvu]

I envy your handi-ness


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Lol. It’s so easy, even a caveman can do it [emoji16]


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[dmccoy]

I have the same screen over my 200 gallon. I love it! Really easy to build and saves your jumpers from their own suicide!

 

[Dr.Krieger]

Notice any weird light diffusion or anything? For some reason i feel like it should cast a shadow or something lol.

 

[Dainese954]

Notice any weird light diffusion or anything? For some reason i feel like it should cast a shadow or something lol.

You’re not the only one, I feel the same way!!!

 

[TX_Punisher]

I was about to post about this. I need a cover for my 750xxl but I havent read the best reviews.

 

[tvu]

Compared to the IM screen I had before the Red Sea doesn’t seem to block as much light.

Also if you’re not happy it appears you can always use a different screen mesh.

What I like about the Red Sea is that it has nice designed tabs that hold the screen on the glass while the top sits flush inside the tank.


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[TX_Punisher]

Broke down and ordered one for the flagship. $300 for a custom lid from octo aquatics eats into my wrasse fund.

I’ll post a review in the new year.

 

[gregg]

i like how you can customize this to fit any shape tank, they also come with pieces to make cutouts for cables and such. it only gives you enough extra pieces for one cutout but you can get extra elbows to make more. I made a cutout just big enough so i could get water samples out without having to lift it. it also gives me enough space to drop food and stuff in. Every once in a while I take it outside to wash off the salt creep that does builds up from time to time on the mesh.