Screen top bow front

Deep Reef · 07/24/2014, 06:22 PM

Anyone gave any ideas on how to install a screen top on a 65 bow front? I have made square ones but I've never had to deal with the curve.

Deep Reef · 07/25/2014, 04:50 PM

Bump for info

sublime9182 · 07/25/2014, 05:43 PM

There is a video online where a guy cuts out a wooden frame and the wraps it in aluminum siding. I didn't feel like doing all that so I bought eggcrate cut a frame out and put net over top. When I had this problem someone suggested making just the square part then filing in what's left with eggcrate. One way or the other it's going to be a pain.

Let me know what u end up doing I still haven't found one I really like... for my 46 bow

OrQidz · 07/25/2014, 06:38 PM

I've seen one with the square part made from that clear window screen material, then a piece of acrylic made to fit the gap that is left. Glue a little handle to the acrylic and it even makes a nice little access for feeding and such.

sublime9182 · 07/25/2014, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrQidz

I've seen one with the square part made from that clear window screen material, then a piece of acrylic made to fit the gap that is left. Glue a little handle to the acrylic and it even makes a nice little access for feeding and such.

+1 that's what I'll probably do eventually. Would you know how to cut the acyrlic? Normally I use a razor but that would be hard with such a rounded edge.

Deep Reef · 07/25/2014, 09:34 PM

Some great suggestions. thanks

Portsie · 07/25/2014, 11:38 PM

I saw somewhere where someone cut little slits on the outside of the regular screen framing. This made the frame bendable. Then they put the screen in the frame the same way you would a regular square frame.

UncleSalt · 07/26/2014, 12:58 AM

I cut eggcrate - and then I got some screen, and literally super-glued it to the top.

erictorres0311 · 08/04/2014, 05:56 PM

any updates or pix was looking to making a screen top for my tank only its a pentagon shape corner tank

07/24/2014, 06:22 PM	#1
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Screen top bow front Anyone gave any ideas on how to install a screen top on a 65 bow front? I have made square ones but I've never had to deal with the curve. __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

07/25/2014, 04:50 PM	#2
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Bump for info __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

07/25/2014, 09:34 PM	#6
Deep Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 1,192	Some great suggestions. thanks __________________ Deep Reef ~Greg~ 150g DT, (2)AI Hydra 52 HD's, Vertex Omega 150 skimmer, jebao 1200DC main pump, Trigger Systems Sapphire 34 sump, (2) Ecotech WP40wQD, Tunze ATO, Apex Current Tank Info: 150g Reef

07/25/2014, 11:38 PM	#7
Portsie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 741	I saw somewhere where someone cut little slits on the outside of the regular screen framing. This made the frame bendable. Then they put the screen in the frame the same way you would a regular square frame. __________________ 90g corner overflow, 33g sump, Apex, Vertex IN-100, 2x MP-10w ES, 1X MP-40w, Tunze Osmolator, 60lbs Caribsea oolite, 85lbs live rock, 4x54w T5 with LED moonlights

07/25/2014, 05:43 PM	#3
sublime9182 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 317	There is a video online where a guy cuts out a wooden frame and the wraps it in aluminum siding. I didn't feel like doing all that so I bought eggcrate cut a frame out and put net over top. When I had this problem someone suggested making just the square part then filing in what's left with eggcrate. One way or the other it's going to be a pain. Let me know what u end up doing I still haven't found one I really like... for my 46 bow

07/25/2014, 06:38 PM	#4
OrQidz Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 825	I've seen one with the square part made from that clear window screen material, then a piece of acrylic made to fit the gap that is left. Glue a little handle to the acrylic and it even makes a nice little access for feeding and such.

07/26/2014, 12:58 AM	#8
UncleSalt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 185	I cut eggcrate - and then I got some screen, and literally super-glued it to the top.

08/04/2014, 05:56 PM	#9
erictorres0311 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 111	any updates or pix was looking to making a screen top for my tank only its a pentagon shape corner tank