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.
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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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The coverups are just that -- they only "cover up" the diaper. There mostly used with liners. It doesn't offer protection on its own, you will still need an absorbent liner to use this coverup. It has a tail opening. My wife still finds herself using a diaper for our yorkie and covering it up since she tends to try to remove the diaper. With this coverup it makes it impossible for her to do so, however, if your terrier doesn't mind the diaper this will be of no use to you unless you want to "hide" it.
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Leave it attached to the tank so that it's readily available to use if you need it. You can store it out of the way until you need it again. Maybe in a top corner of the tank.
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Is is possible the heating element is not seated properly? I would recommend making sure the heating element is inserted correctly (the upper piece should be sitting flat on the tank) and then place the cover on top. The cover is not tight fitting, but it does meet the top and sit "flat." Thank you.
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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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I want to know if this worked for the cage material, I am doing similar projects. I use vinyl coated 16ga wire hardware mesh to make small animal cages. What worked for you? Thanks, I appreciate any advice.
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You'll need 2 of them to cover the entire tank, but if your tank has a divider like mine does then each one will cover half.
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I usually unclip and take it outside the car and shake and sand or dirt off. Vacuum under occasionally. I leave it installed the majority of time. If there is a stain (dog barf the other day) I use a damp rag then vac with a shop vac for any residual dry. This cover is pretty bulletproof and I love it. I have a large lab and he swims a ton in summers so it's appreciated. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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You would probably want another cloth under to completely cover table. I used a plastic. Also, it was cut unevenly. I squared it up before using. Makes great BB backing because you can wash & reuse.
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I know somebody that removed it from fiberglass - they used a plastic paint scrapper - it took some effort but it did not damage it. May be able to use wd40 or some other adhesive remover to make it easier. I have not tried to remove mine yet and I have a porcelain tub.
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I have a 40 gal tank, where I keep mine on the top, but my bearded dragon loved to climb so he got up in his hammock all the time which I placed very close to the UVB balb to make sure he got enough UVB. So yes, I prefer keeping it on the mesh, but it kinda depends how high up he can get to UVB and if he likes going up there or not. Hope this answer helped. -Kara
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The bottom of the slot should be closed. As the water passes it pulls text oil molecules from the slot. I have noticed it aids in keeping the tank cleaner & no oil residue there.
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I think the instruction manual says not to cover but I covered mine since it's two inches long and sticks out like a sore thumb in the clear glass pit. It just makes it a little harder to light right off but doesn't affect the flame source when it's lit. I've had my pit for almost a year now and love it.
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The fact is it is supposed to be covered with water at all times. I did allow mine to get the top half uncovered and did not cause any damage. I would not recommend letting any part of it to not be submerged completely.
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Lay it on a table and break it with something like a screwdriver or something. Put about 1/6 of it in. It works by raising the ph, which kills the fungus on the betta. You can do partial water changes every day. Maybe halfish. I didn't fully empty it. But keep putting a shard of it every day, and within a few days it'll look better. Continue to use a little bit a few days after you think it is fully healed just to be sure. Also, make sure the betta has good water conditions and is warm. Cold water is bad for bettas, but in a 1.2 gallon you probably won't need a heater. If you have any more questions or concerns, feel free to email me at caindanielle @ rocketmail . com. (sorry for spaces, I don't know if they censor emails)
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I own numerous reptiles, and I've worked in a pet store for seven years. Screen covers such as this one do absolutely nothing to prevent water loss due to evaporation. The stronger a heat source on the cage and the lower the ambient humidity of the room where the cage is, the faster this evaporation will occur. This can be mitigated by covering a portion of the lid (a safe distance from heat lamps or emmiters) with plexiglass from your local hardware store, or with the addition of an automatic misting system. If you are using it as a fish tank cover you should just top off more frequently. With fish tanks the faster evaporation rate is often actually good for your tank; the gas exchange that accompanies the evaporation us your tank "breathing".
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Best to contact the company. it will seal the leak but not sure if its safe for the fish