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xlinkinparkx Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 353 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Apr-2005	I never had a topless aquarium but i might buy one, in the 20-30 gallon range, I am planning to make a community tank with no really big fish and I saw an aquarium i like with no top is it ok or will a fish jump out. 10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta 1oto 2platys
Posted 10-Mar-2006 01:50
sharkbait_whohaha Hobbyist Posts: 89 Kudos: 65 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Sep-2005	I have a topless 10G tank at the moment.. what l find to be a problem is water evaporation. Its about a inch of water a week. I will be getting some cover glass for the tank sometime soon.
Posted 10-Mar-2006 01:58
longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Edited by longhairedgit The neons and the ottos probably wont go airborne , but the betta just might. If nothing else a small drip tray cut to size should do the trick, and theyre dead cheap.
Posted 10-Mar-2006 02:49
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	As far as jumping, it depends on what type of fish. Evaporation is definitely an issue, as well as keeping heat in the tank. I have an uncovered 2.5g that my betta lives in; fortunately he's an old guy that doesn't do much jumping ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 10-Mar-2006 03:27
Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	longhairedgit, what is the drip tray you are talking about? Also nice sig. 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 10-Mar-2006 04:59
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Wingsdlc Fish Guru What is this? Posts: 2332 Kudos: 799 Registered: 18-Jan-2005	ahh ok I am with you now. Your not doing much different than glass tops now. 55G Planted tank thread 19G Container Pond [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wingsdlc/Ric
Posted 10-Mar-2006 05:57
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	The problems with topless tanks are. Evaporation on a tank that size at least 1ins per week. Heat loss during the colder months. Moisture can get into the light fittings. Fish can/will jump out (naturally depends on species) A protector against house hold dust getting into tank. If you have a cat it is a must. I have always had tops and they have always been 1/4ins 5mm as it is a stronger glass. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 10-Mar-2006 06:45
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	NEVER underestimate the jumping ability of any fish. Each and every fish in your tank has the capability of high-tailing it out of the tank, and so the tank should be fitted accordingly. A few floaters might help disperse the skittish behavior.
Posted 10-Mar-2006 08:30
xlinkinparkx Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 353 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Apr-2005	OMG I completly forgot about my cat lol, althought he's scared of running water, Is a plastic or glass top ok? One that just slides On. 10gallon: 8neons 5gallon: 1betta 1oto 2platys
Posted 10-Mar-2006 19:45
chelaine Big Fish Posts: 383 Kudos: 343 Votes: 78 Registered: 23-Jul-2005	bettas are pretty notorious jumpers... i've lost a few females that way.. im not sure if males jump so much... but either way, its definately safer and easier to have the peace of mind with a top for your tank. Chelle _______________________________________________ I love the fishes cuz they're SOOO delicious...
Posted 10-Mar-2006 23:03
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	My 4ft twin light sits on the 1/4 ins glass as well as the 7lb+ cat Glass is extremly strong and flexable but as we all know brittle. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 11-Mar-2006 05:11
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	You can do a glass or plastic top, but you can also get some perspex. I think that it's better to have the tank covered, as there are alot of setbacks that where named above & also any spray that you may use in the house. The cat will be eating free fish daily, without a top on......... http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 11-Mar-2006 12:35
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I would not use perspex as after a short time it usually gets distorted wet one side and heat (from light) the other, also it goes a very cloudy colour quickly. Well that is the experiences I had with perspex many many years ago. Good thick glass is best. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 12-Mar-2006 02:41


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