Black net screen vs clear

[Tango]

I am considering making screens for my tank what if any qould be the advantages of using clear net from brs compared to regular black net u can get at home depot. What do u use ?

 

[FinsUp]

I used the clear plastic from BRS. It had smaller holes than the bird netting (I'm assuming that's what you're referring to from HD, as regular screen would rust), and did not noticeably block light. I did get the regular screen frames, corners, etc, from HD and used those to stretch the clear plastic screen. It worked perfectly.

 

[Tango]

What about the black screen like thenone the sell for screen doors ?

 

[FinsUp]

that would block way too much light, and I think it's metal (I could be wrong), which means rust.

 

[Miah2bzy]

What about the black screen like thenone the sell for screen doors ?

Baaaad idea, it's hard to find the ones that aren't treated for bugs and then they are metal.
BRS is great, I've made multiple screen tops w it, they have clear and black. I've used both w good success.

 

[Tango]

I bought the frame from hd cause its cheaper but i was wondering what screen to buy

 

[SkyShark]

I second getting the screen from BRS and the frame materials from Home Depot (aluminum and corners)

 

[fish26]

I agree with the others on the screening from BRS as I could find it anywhere else. The rest of the supplies from Home Depot. So easy even a "girl" can do it. lol

 

[jda123]

How much do you need? I have a bunch of the BRS clear left over that you can have.

 

[Tango]

I am making lids for a 75 gallon

 

[jda123]

If you want, get the frame materials, make them to fit and them come over. I have more then enough extra for that.

 

[Tango]

That would be great thanks i have the frame stuff already was just waiting to get bet but i will get them made tha ks allot

 

[Tango]

If you want, get the frame materials, make them to fit and them come over. I have more then enough extra for that.

Pm sent

 

[Lawdogg28]

Agreed, the clear in my unscientific opinion seems to let more light in.

 

[Tango]

If you want, get the frame materials, make them to fit and them come over. I have more then enough extra for that.

Thanks allot for screen got them done

 

[FinsUp]

Awesome, aren't they?
I had little knobs on mine to help lift them up for feeding, etc. Saved a lot of hassle.

 

[SkyShark]

Awesome, aren't they?
I had little knobs on mine to help lift them up for feeding, etc. Saved a lot of hassle.

What did you do for the knobs? I've been thinking of adding something like that to mine. Did you just glue them on?

 

[Tango]

I thought of adding something also. Maybe the pieces off my glass lids

 

[jda123]

FWIW - I just ordered 20 corners on ebay for 5.99 shipped.

 

[Tango]

FWIW - I just ordered 20 corners on ebay for 5.99 shipped.

If u need more frame for those corners i have 4 35inch pieces left over