{"product_id":"aqua-medic-hopstop-3-pcs-l-480-x-w-50mm-acrylic-strips","title":"Aqua Medic Hopstop (3 pcs L 480 x W 50mm Acrylic Strips)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree acrylic strips that close the gap fish use to jump out of an open-top aquarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua Medic Hopstop clips onto the inside rim of an open-top tank, narrowing the surface gap between the water and the top of the glass so nocturnal jumpers can't clear it in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree acrylic strips\u003c\/strong\u003e — 480 × 50 mm each, covering roughly 1.4 m of rim between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClip-mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e — six mounting clips included, no drilling, silicone or adhesive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear acrylic\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits along the rim without blocking the view into the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrip dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 × 50 mm, 3 pcs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 clips, included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree strips cover about 1.4 m of rim in total — measure the open sections of your tank's top rim (the parts without a hood, light or brace already covering them) against that total before ordering. Multiple packs can be combined to cover a longer rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 acrylic strips, 480 × 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 mounting clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for open-top aquariums with an exposed glass or acrylic rim where fish are jumping out or at risk of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot a substitute for a full mesh lid or cover on species that are strong, persistent jumpers (many wrasse, some gobies, freshwater hatchetfish) — Hopstop narrows the gap but doesn't fully enclose the top the way a lid does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Hopstop stop all fish from jumping?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt narrows the gap between the water surface and the top of the rim, which stops most casual jumpers. Determined or powerful jumpers are still better contained with a full mesh lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it block light or airflow to the tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strips sit along the rim itself rather than across the open water surface, so they don't cover the main gas-exchange area of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I trim the strips to fit an odd-shaped rim?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer doesn't publish cutting instructions for this product; check with us before cutting acrylic strips, as doing so may affect fit and isn't confirmed as supported.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Medic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55285034451235,"sku":"AM41812","price":53.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/aqua-medic-hopstop-3-pcs-l-4-43506870321443.webp?v=1790234533","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aqua-medic-hopstop-3-pcs-l-480-x-w-50mm-acrylic-strips","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}