Solution to sagging mesh lid?

[AydenLincoln]

No matter how tight I pull the mesh or whether I buy or make the lid…the mesh always ends up sagging significantly and in the water even if the water level is low. Is there a solution or possibly another type of open lid not made of mesh? Anyone else have this problem? At first it didn’t bother me now the lid is almost completely sagging into the water.

 

[blaxsun]

Any pictures? Was the lid pre-assembled or did you have to build it?

 

[AydenLincoln]

Any pictures? Was the lid pre-assembled or did you have to build it?

It was an DIY kit with everything pre-cut…and I have tried to pull it tight but it still sags in the middle. I’m just wondering if there’s another solution or different type of lid that’s not glass?

 

[Idech]

I use window kits and they don’t sag at all.

 

[pap2]

I use plastic egg crate. (light diffuser)

 

[mermaid_life]

How are you cutting your splines? That makes a difference ime

 

[LOVEROCK]

Temporary zip tie the net and frame and snug them

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Doing screens takes some practice, watch some home screen repair videos to help. I can send you some more screen if you need me to.

 

[A Young reefer]

can you add a metal bar that goes in the middle for support? its what mine has

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

can you add a metal bar that goes in the middle for support? its what mine has

Her Tank is only a 20g... She only needs to do it proper and it will be fine.

 

[mfinn]

I'm pretty happy with the DD Jump Guard.
No sagging at all.