I'm wondering if I could safely use some or all of this netting to put over a fish bowl top, to keep my betta from jumping out?
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I see no reason why not. The material is nylon (I believe) fine mesh and will allow plenty of oxygen. Depending on the bowl size you might want to use a one or two gallon bag, so you can utilize the elastic without excess material to deal with. The netting would only be used on the exterior of the fish container, of course. Hope this helps.
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I believe it world, depending on the size of the bowl of course, as long as the net was drawn tight over the top of the bowl. These nets are designed to fit inside of a 5 gallon paint bucket to strain paint so they are pretty good sized. Hope this helps.
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I would think it would work. This will set down inside a 5 gallon bucket and the top elastic fits snugly over the top 1/4" of the outside of the bucket.
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If your fish rest upright rather than laying down, they are probably alright. Mine stopped swimming and I discovered a major kink in the poly hose where the top sits on the tank. Also, I removed the light bulb cover and used needle nosed pliers to break off the plastic restrictor on the poly hose that's connected to the min/max knob. The plastic plate had permanently flattened the hose. The hose ends are not easily accessible so I removed the three screws holding the pump and swung it out so the hose was straight and cut out the flattened part. I inserted hard plastic tubing to replace it and reassembled. The fish are now swimming their hearts out! If your fish rest upright rather than laying down, they are probably alright. Mine stopped swimming and I discovered a major kink in the poly hose where the top sits on the tank. Also, I removed the light bulb cover and used needle nosed pliers to break off the plastic restrictor on the poly hose that's connected to the min/max knob. The plastic plate had permanently flattened the hose. The hose ends are not easily accessible so I removed the three screws holding the pump and swung it out so the hose was straight and cut out the flattened part. I inserted hard plastic tubing to replace it... » Read More If your fish rest upright rather than laying down, they are probably alright. Mine stopped swimming and I discovered a major kink in the poly hose where the top sits on the tank. Also, I removed the light bulb cover and used needle nosed pliers to break off the plastic restrictor on the poly hose that's connected to the min/max knob. The plastic plate had permanently flattened the hose. The hose ends are not easily accessible so I removed the three screws holding the pump and swung it out so the hose was straight and cut out the flattened part. I inserted hard plastic tubing to replace it and reassembled. The fish are now swimming their hearts out! « Show Less
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I also have Bettas and this gravel is fine. It is bigger than regular gravel and it is not sharp. Just make sure to rinse it off before putting it into your tank. It is not the best gravel to use for rooted plants but you can get floating plants like hornwort, Cabomba, water lettuce, anacharis, or red root floater.
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Sorry, I haven't experienced that problem. If the net has holes in it, perhaps you can tie them closed with some form of string. I did experience some rips in the nylon shell, and patched them with the patch kit provided. Sorry I can't be of any assistance.
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wow what a great idea, however based on the texture on the top of the fishes, which will stop a foot from slipping, not so sure it would stop fabric. That said i would sure give it a try. you may be on the something
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Absolutely, they would love it I'm sure! We don't have fish in ours but we have a small filtration pump which keeps it quite clean & I put clarifier in when it clouds a bit which causes debris to fall to the bottom. Depending on where you live I have heard that herons may come by & grab a gold fish out of the pond like it's a suchi bar so people put screen over the top.
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There is a space for the pump and if your betta is super active could jump out of it. I've had my betta in it for a while and never had any issues.
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Look up the kinds of fish you have in the tank. Some fish naturally like to jump out of water, but most dont unless they are made to by something else in the tank. If you are using this while you're going away for awhile and you are worried about a fish jumping, just put a piece of cardboard over the open part of the tank without blocking the feeder. Personally I had a small hole in the top of my hood and I placed the feeder right over the hole and it would drop right into the tank. 9 times out of 10 I would say you would be fine to leave the tank open with the feeder.
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Absolutely, just as long as the bird is within the reach of the net. I recommend this net highly, particularly since it is so light in weight.
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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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No.. Never had a problem with fish jumping out of it..... However if you let the water level get the least bit low IT WILL CATCH ON FIRE!... So keep it full. Hope this helps
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In addition to what Jason said, filters bubble and fish jump, even the little ones. So to keep from "decorating" the outside of your tank with watermarks and dead fish, put a lid on it:)
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well you can but it works best if there is no other food for them to get to( just ther bait in the unit ) and you would need to cover the unit so it does not get wet
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I have never tried that. It's possible that it would damage the plastic net, so it might be a problem. It has been easy to wash by hand though.
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No. Try this search. I would use deer netting. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=deer+netting
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if you're concerned about escape just place a board or anything to hold down the top screen. To be honest, most pet store tanks have a flimsy top.
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Book yes...fish bowl may be ok if you use some drywall anchors and fasten it to the wall