I had to make one on the weekend because like most of you, there is never enough tank space and I thought I might as well take some photos. Its not hard or complicated but just thought I would share..
STEP 1:
Get the materials ready. Have it all there, just makes it easier. I had already cut the fly screen to size and the container is $3.80 from the storage section at bunnings (Thanks Hydonia).
STEP 2:
I know the photo isnt very good but place a thin bead of silicone (Vebas ~$7.50) around the edge of the holes you wish to cover..
STEP 3:
Place the cut peice of fly-screen over the holes making sure that it touches the bead of silicone all the way around. Once in place, run your finger over the bead like you are squashing the silicone with the fly-screen. This creates a better hold. Once done should look something like this.
STEP 4:
Repeat this process on all sides and the fry saver will be taking great shape.
STEP 5:
No thats done you need to make it float. This is where I put some thought into it. Most frysavers I have seen have been great but they dont allow for surface flow. I cut the polystyrene so that when placed in the tank, the water level would be half way with all of the holes around the edge. This allows good water circulation and stops a film forming on the top, inside the frysaver. I didnt take photos of this process because a got a bit excited and forgot but below is the finished product and you can see what I have done.
This particular frysaver is already in use but I reccomend waiting 12 hours before use.
Hope you get some use out of this.
Thanks
Bobbyfish
