Fish in overflows

The same type of screen material we use to keep fish from jumping out of the tank but with a smaller mesh size, can be cut in a strip and superglued across the teeth of the overflow. In fact I have recently started cutting out teeth when I attach the strip of screen. The cut out teeth allows more water to overflow or rather a lower water level in the tank if the flow is not increased. Works like a charm if a larger piece is used which covers the entire top of the overflow. The best example of what I'm talking about is on Ross Bagshaws tank in North Salt Lake. He would love a visit. Call me for his number.


Edited by Mark Peterson - August 11 2011 at 7:57am

Oh and about getting fish out of overflows, a properly put together overflow on a standard larger tank will have inside threaded bulkheads so all that's needed is to unscrew the drainpipe and let the gush of water drag the fish down the drainpipe into your waiting net or floss bag.

If this is a nano without an external sump/Refugium, I feel your pain.

BTW, a "long nose flame hawk" sounds awesome. I'd love to see a pic.

Sorry, I keep going on... Why would both fish always end up in the overflow? Sounds like something we could help with. If you would like to describe the tank and it's live inhabitants, or better yet post a pic, we may be able to shed some light on why they keep trying to escape.