Egg Grates

[GoldieLocks1]

So, I've been looking around for some information on egg grates. I am obviously very dumb because I have not got a better understanding of them!

Please can someone tell me what they are? What they do? And if I would need them in a 5ft cichlid tank with lots of heavy rocks?

Oh! And one more question...can you direct me to some if I need them. TAKE IN MIND I LIVE IN ENGLAND!

Thank you, I appreciate any input!

 

[jetajockey]

Try googling eggcrate louvers. They are typically used for flourescent in-ceiling fixtures to diffuse light.

 

[GoldieLocks1]

Try googling eggcrate louvers. They are typically used for flourescent in-ceiling fixtures to diffuse light.

Oh cool! Do people put something like egg grates on the bottom of their tank? Or is that something completely different? Thank you for answering!

 

[jetajockey]

some people do it to prevent pressure points with heavy rocks. It's not a bad idea if you plan to put in a lot of rockwork. (I dont have any tanks like this)

 

[Rscomia]

The most common uses for them I think would be for frag racks and lids for a tank

 

[GoldieLocks1]

Ah-ha!! Thank you. I know you've told me you don't have a tank with rocks in it, but would you recommend me buying one? Just to be on the safe side perhaps...?

 

[GoldieLocks1]

The most common uses for them I think would be for frag racks and lids for a tank

Thank you. I wouldn't be needing it for that I guess But do you think it would be a good idea if I had it as I will have lots of heavy rock work...? Thank you!

 

[Rscomia]

Honestly Ive never heard of anyone using it for that I would think you would be okay without it I have over 70 pounds of rock in one of my tanks and it seems fine

 

[j2112j]

You should be able to find it at a hardware store, but you have to ask for diffuser panels, not egg crate.

 

[spoonman]

i have tanks with rock and would not put rock on without it. I paid about $5 for enough for my 240. Why would you not put it in? Put in the diffuser, then the substrate and then the rock. Better safe than sorry, i say!

 

[GoldieLocks1]

Arghh! Everyone is saying something different! I think I will, like you said spoonman, better safe than sorry. Thank you all very much for the advice!!

 

[Rscomia]

I cant see where they would hurt anything in there so I would have to agree with spoonman

 

[GoldieLocks1]

Yeah! I guess even if it is in there it will either make a difference or not. Thank you for helping me.