The scat mat is an excellent idea.


"Dave" wrote in message ...
As others have mentioned, cat hair shouldn't be a problem. As for keeping
the cat itself out of the tank - how about a wood canopy? That's what I use
to keep my cat out.

If you're concerned about the cat getting on top of the canopy and hair
falling through and into the tank - get a battery-operated scat mat (gives a
harmless but annoying static charge when the animal touches it) and lay it
across the canopy.
You won't need to keep it there long ... one "lesson" should be enough for
the cat.

"Pasquale" wrote in message
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Hi folks,
We're just setting up our new salt water aquarium. I've been reading
that it's better not to use a glass cover (which came with our tank),
however, I'm afraid that I might have issues with jumping fish,
'fishing cats' and cat hair in general inside the aquarium. I've been
reading about using eggcrate as a cover, but I'm not convinced that it
will be effective against cat hair. My girlfriend is also not
terribly convinced that eggcrate (black or even silver) will look nice
on top of the aquarium.

So, I'm wondering what other solutions you folks have been using out
there. Suggestions very much appreciated!

Thanks,
paul