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Fish jumping out of tank

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Hi I have a 60 gallon tank which I recently removed the glass lid as I read this is better for the tank. Now I have fish jumping out.

Is there any benefit to not having a glass top on my tank? should I just put I back on?

Im currently sing an Ecotec radion o and its approximately 8 inches above the tank.

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  1. gettareef's Avatar
    A big benefit of removing your glass lids is that more oxygen is introduced to your system, a good thing. Most systems get their oxygen from their protein skimmers; removing your glass lids is another way to increase oxygen. Some list a negative aspect (of removing glass lids) to be the increase of the evaporation rate, resulting in the use of more RO/DI top off water, but on your system of only 60 gallons the change in top off water being used should be negligible. I would suggest a screen lid/topwhich allows for the protective factor for fish (from jumping out of the aquarium), while still allowing the benefit of greater gas exchange/addition of oxygen. You can build the screen lid/top yourself (the parts will be available at your local home improvement store like Lowes, Home Depot, Menards, Ace, etc..) OR you could buy a kit online like this one from Bulk Reef Supply: http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diy-aq...4-netting.html.

    If you want a high quality screen lid that is built like a tank, you can buy one online from company ArtfullyAcrylic: http://artfullyacrylic.3dcartstores....Lids_c_52.html
  2. steve8855's Avatar
    Thanks I might give the screen a try. but since my sump is open maybe Ill just keep the glass lid if it has no effect on lighting or anything else but the Oxygen