I want a large mesh tent to raise monarch butterflies. Can I modify this to put mesh at the top to let the sun in?
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I think maybe you could cut out panels in the top and replace with mesh. However, you should look at the top and when you set it up because it really isn't a very large ceiling.
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A very clever use of this tent! The answer is "No" as far as modifying the top because it is all pretty much molded in place. What I would be more concerned about is modifying the bottom so that the butterflies can not get out (and predators can not get in). This is a bottomless tent and just stakes hold in down on the ground (or cement blocks will hold it down on your back deck) So there will be gaps all around the bottom unless you can figure out a way to eliminate them. You have to remember that butterflies will visit blooms that are out in the open sun so that they can feed on the nectar. But while they are not feeding, they will be resting inside vegetation, like bushes or flower beds, because it is cool and in the shade. Because their wings are so delicate, they stay out of the sun and rain except to feed. Think about it, have you ever seen butterflies just sitting out in the open on rocks or mailboxes, etc? The sunlight that will come in on all of the sides of this tent will be sufficient for any plants you will be growing in the habitat - so actually the top not being "modifiable" is really what you want anyway. Also a final note: this tent is not very good at keeping out rain - so for "People Use" it is only best used in fair weather. But for a butterfly habitat it will be fine - because any rain will keep the vegetation watered naturally and you may not have to water every day.
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That sun wall is not designed to fit this canopy, but you certainly could try using some paracord to rig it up. I would recommend just using a tarp to cover one or two sides to protect from sun and rain. I have a 16 x 16 tarp that works perfectly for this if I need it.
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I don't think so; at least not all the way. The tip gets pretty thin at the top, but is loose along the way down (you have to wrap or tie the bottom closed if you want it form fitting). So you will either have to settle for the cover not going all the way down, or remove the solar square. Of course, this all depends on how big the square is. The amount of space doubles or more every 4-6 inches from tip of cover to open end.
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Hi Thomas,That's a good question. If there is a way to fasten it yes. We put it on a metal grid mesh with grommets and zip ties. It certainly provides the much needed shading.
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The material that the tent is made of is not very thick so I wouldn't poke a hole in it. There are no loops or anything like that inside and if you want to hang something in it then you definitely want to make sure that you tie it down with the stakes. You can certainly use those 3M sticky-back hoops but I would put it low as not to weigh the top down.
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I would not. If you want sun shade use sun shade fabric and sew part of the fabric on to tie to the pergola, we did that and it works great.
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I have never used it "Tent Size" but the lowest level is about half the size of what you see. When you pull the poles out of the box, you have to pull them up to this height, so I think it would be appropriate. However, its not the sturdiest thing ever. I mean we bought it to use at Halloween as a fortune teller booth, but there is no bottom to it. Those sheets that you see have a zipper which holds them in place and then they have a flap in the front. You would need some kind of "floor" or mat at the bottom if you intend to sleep in it. Its also fantastic to get out of the sun a bit. We bought a second one to sit outside with small children or babies so they dont get burned. Because of the flap, you can still see whats going on outside from the front.... Hope this helped you!
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no chance, its not wide or tall enough if you're looking to make it a canopy
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Yes, the main portion of the tent is a pretty standard dome tent and is completely free standing. It is entirely mesh. The rain fly will loosely attache without staking it down.
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Yes, you can. If you are a taller person, it can be difficult. The top of the tent in the center is only about 5'4".
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Yes, I think so.... make sure it is set up right with no loose places where water will pool on the top.... great tent!
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The top has a panel that is removable and can be left open, however the bottom does not. It seems that it would compromise the structure too much and not appropriately work if the bottom were removable with this particular tent, anyway.
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Yes you can. I would avoid setting it up on wood flours as the tent poles might scratch the floor. Staking the tent down outside helps it stand up to the wind.
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I don't recommend this tent. It is not tall enough for a 400watt sunlight bulb. Plants burn and dry out easily. The 96 inch tall tent is wonderful.. after purchasing the 96 inch I have packed up the 48 inch and it sits collecting dust.
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You could use clothes pins to attach to the flappy overhang part of the canopy. Similar to what you might use to string decorative lights to your canopy. You would probably need to individually twist each section with a mister to make sure that it faces the direction that you want.
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I am not sure which poles you are talking about...The poles that run through the canopy are tent like poles with the little stretchy cord inside and they metal connecters between each section of pole. The poles that support the safety net are probably a little bit more sturdy. Either way, I think that you could put a tarp on top of it. Good luck though. Our canopy has had problems withstanding any sort of wind at all. We have purchased 2 and the 2nd one is not up because we are afraid it will rip again... it has already been torn and repaired once. I wouldn't buy this item.
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In order to use the posts we would have to drill a hole to make them work. We have posts too and didn't use them. I will tell you now that I am using the canopy more and more, the top doesn't stand up like the photo shows. Mine kind of lays flat which is okay but the screen netting moves around in wind and rain gets in and everything under the canopy gets wet. Nothing like the original replacement but we tried to get that first and couldn't. It is an okay replacement but we also had tried numerous things to keep bugs from getting in between the top and the screen netting.I wound up stapling the netting border to the flaps hanging down. Works like a charm but I had to improvise a lot. In order to use the posts we would have to drill a hole to make them work. We have posts too and didn't use them. I will tell you now that I am using the canopy more and more, the top doesn't stand up like the photo shows. Mine kind of lays flat which is okay but the screen netting moves around in wind and rain gets in and everything under the canopy gets wet. Nothing like the original replacement but we tried to get that first and couldn't. It is an okay replacement but we also had tried numerous things to keep bugs from getting in between the top and the screen netting.I wound up... » Read More In order to use the posts we would have to drill a hole to make them work. We have posts too and didn't use them. I will tell you now that I am using the canopy more and more, the top doesn't stand up like the photo shows. Mine kind of lays flat which is okay but the screen netting moves around in wind and rain gets in and everything under the canopy gets wet. Nothing like the original replacement but we tried to get that first and couldn't. It is an okay replacement but we also had tried numerous things to keep bugs from getting in between the top and the screen netting.I wound up stapling the netting border to the flaps hanging down. Works like a charm but I had to improvise a lot. « Show Less