How do you keep crickets from between Chloroplast and Screen?

[jajeanpierre]

I bought a bunch of cheap screen Zilla cages that I'm modifying to be solid sided. I love their size--30" x 30" x 18" but HATE the screen.

I've lined one cage with Chloroplast but all the crickets have found a way to get between the Chloroplast and the screen. I prefer the Chloroplast on the inside so the animals have less screen to climb on and damage their feet and nails.

Suggestions please. Thanks.

 

[Lathis]

Bead of silicone caulk all around? If the screen is nylon, you might want to test the sealant in a small place first - make sure it doesn't eat through the screen.

With a little bit of practice, running a neat caulk line is pretty easy.

 

[Alexander1]

Or you can make or buy one if nicks feeder cup contraptions, that keeps most of the crickets in one place and it simulates free roam feeding