I have a mesh covering on my tank now. What do you use to cover the remaining part of the tank when using this product? I don't want to just leave it open because I have dogs and cats too. Thanks. I have a mesh covering on my tank now. What do you use to cover the remaining part of the tank when using this product? I don't want to just leave it open because I have dogs and cats too.... » Read More I have a mesh covering on my tank now. What do you use to cover the remaining part of the tank when using this product? I don't want to just leave it open because I have dogs and cats too. Thanks. « Show Less
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I left mine open, but you might be able to angle a light hood diagonally across the open end to help keep your furry friends out. You can also buy clear acrylic at a hardware store and build some side extensions for the open end of the tank, glue them on with aquarium adhesive. if all else fails, you can diy your own custom screen cover with some wood molding and window screen, just seal the wood and use outdoor screen that won't rust. Good luck
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I had the same exact issue! What we did, was cut the actual mesh cover on the tank to allow the filter and wire to run through, and cut around the actual piece itself. We neatly cut around it with pliers.
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I had to remove my mesh lids completely. I have 2 turtle toppers on two different 55 gallon tanks. My cat tried to get up once fell halfway in and hasn't done it since. If you have a mesh lid that bends in the middle of the tank that would work too
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I bought a length of closetmaid wire shelving with pvc finish from Home Depot and cut it to fit the opening. Works like a charm to keep the cats in check.
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I have a 60 gallon tank. It has 2 hoods, so I use 1 of them and that mainly covers my tank. There is a gap between the hood and the topper that is about 6 inches. Before that I used a screen. It had to hang over the edge of the tank a little.
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I use the white egg crate from Lowe's in the lighting dept. It cuts to size very easy as well
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Hi, I was told to put plastic wrap, like Saran Wrap on two or three sides to hold in the humidity. Hope that help. We have a veiled chameleon and I haven't done that yet because she seems fine.
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I used the bath tub...in a washing machine, I was afraid it woul block the holes in side of tub.I just buy a new one ...my patio cabana has the old ones to close over netting in winter so we can still use it
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my first suggestion for you is to move immediately! As for this mesh it is tight like a screen. If anchored reasonably taught and embedded in the dirt consistently across the bottom, I se no reaso it wouldnt keep out snakes. I do not however know the strength or diameter of such reptiles as "babies" and I assume if they are persistent enough they might be able to nose though the fabric's weave. My suggestion is to double up the fabric, pull it taught and bury the bottom a few inches in the ground. Good luck.
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I used it for my ferret. I think that kittens can tear the mesh up eventually. You might just have to keep an eye out on them while they are in it.
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the best thing is roofing bull and membrain (mesh tape for roofs). spread bull around the edge add mesh tape to cover hole, more bull, more tape, more bull till yopu feel good about it.
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I swept/vacuumed well...then I cleaned it with vinegar and water...then I put the pets outside and applied the Pro Shot with a soft cloth going with the grain of the wood (this was done on wood floors, not tile, so all I know about is wood) being sure I could see that I over-lapped and covered ever where as when your done it will be dramatically different and if you miss spots you'll see the difference. I left the animals outside for a few hours but that long is probably not necessary. It dries pretty fast but I didn't want to take any chances of hair getting "sealed in" or paw marks. Hope that is helpful - SMD
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This is meant to rest on a glass lid. If your tank does not have one and you do not wish to buy one, you can have glass cut to fit the lid of your aquarium at your local hardware store. It is very inexpensive to have this done. You can also purchase a pre-made glass aquarium cover.
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It's not that easy to scrape away. So frankly if you would need to remove it, it would be best not to use it. However, if it keeps beasties out I'd leave it in. Good luck.
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How did this mesh work for your BBQ grill? I am trying to keep mice out of my weber grill as well. Did you cover the vents? How did you secure it to the grill? Thanks! Hoping this will work!
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as far as I know if it over 5 gallons you use all of it and you will have to take the tank off in order to do it properly because you have to rotate the tank to get the sealer everywhere, if you are unsure of the mixture contact the company there should be contact info on the side of the can.also if you have never done it before check youtube for videos on how to properly apply the sealer .
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Over the metal cover. It is always a good rule of thumb to keep all heating/light devices outside the tank. You don't want the reptile to accidentally burn themselves.
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if you used the soil in containers. I have only used it in aquatic containers. I put a layer of the prewetted soil in the container then my plant then another layer of the prewetted soil and push in an aquatic fertilizer pellet and cover the top of the container with a thin layer of washed pea gravel. I would contact the manufacturer to see if you could use this product as total bottom coverage for an aquarium. I repot my plants every year.
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That's a wonderful idea. I went to the pet store and purchased some aquarium paper to put behind the aquarium. I cut out a piece of thin cardboard the exact size of the aquarium and wrapped the paper around it. The ledge I put it on was very narrow and the plastic plants that came with the unit were too bulky to use. That's why I bought the aquarium paper and it worked out great.
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For rabbits I sprinkle it around the perimeter of the garden. For gophers, I pour a little in the hole and cover it. I seems to work a little better for rabbits. It needs to be reapplied every couple of weeks.
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Not one problem. Your tank was not installed properly and you should discontinue use until the tank is properly secured!
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If it is the mesh piece with the hole in it, it goes on top of the triangular plastic piece. The tube goes through the hole and all of the muck gets funneled down to the tube. You can place rocks on top of the mesh to decorate your tank. Hope this helps.