open top with eggcrate? why the eggcrate?

[Jason]

Why do some people say you need eggcrate if you decide to go open top for your aquarium?

just curious what the eggcrate is for.........

 

[grimlock3000]

So your fish whacks it head on the eggcrate when it tries to jump out instead of ending up on the floor.

 

[Jason]

gotcha.

thanks!

 

[Bearfan]

It does cut down your light big time I found out. I ditched the egg crate quickly.

 

[RLG2182]

Bearfan... what do you use instead of eggcrate?

 

[Bearfan]

Glass, but I only cover about 3/4 of the top and leave space for air movement.