I made this mesh cover for my fungia plate coral

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  1. SaltyClown

    SaltyClown Sea Dragon

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    Until I get the flame angel out, I made this cover for the coral, from the mesh top you can buy from BRS. This works great because it lets all light in and doesn't obstruct water flow. And most importantly, keeps the fish from nipping the coral.
     

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  3. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    Hey pretty neat idea.
     
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    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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  5. SaltyClown

    SaltyClown Sea Dragon

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    great job! Looks like it will work just perfectly :)
     
  7. SaltyClown

    SaltyClown Sea Dragon

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    Thanks! It works great!
     
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  9. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Very nice. Although that wouldn't have a chance of staying put in my tank with the (2) WP40s :)

    Luckily my Flame Angel has ignored my Orange Plate (Fungia) so far. Good luck catching yours!
     
  10. SaltyClown

    SaltyClown Sea Dragon

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    thanks! Yeah, it needs to be weighed down. The coral is already looking better...that is, when the flame doesn't tip the cage over and takes a good nip out of it.

    Lucky you for having a flame angel who's nipotent.
     
  11. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Haha, that was awesome, well done ;D Although mine does nip...but just SPS. I have all kinds of fleshy LPS, but luckily it has shown no interest. Fingers crossed!
     
  12. SaltyClown

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    Ha thanks! :D