Wipers at 3"-4" will be contained with 1/2" mesh. BG at 1"-2" will need 1/4" mesh until they get to 3"-4" then 1/2". Plastic mesh netting is best and most durable. IMO have a cage available at 3/4" mesh as fish grow and be contained in this size mesh. Often when the cage gets clogged with algae, I just move fish into a clean mesh cage rather than stress them by trying to scrub clean the cage. Also be aware as teh fish get larger there should be fewer per cubic ft to reduce stress problems for the fish which leads to sickness / health problems.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 03/17/18 11:38 AM.

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