Then I would go with the corrugated polycarbonate. Easy peasy and they sell matching strips to fill in the gaps on the edges to keep evaporation down. Home Depot sells the polycarbonate in sheets I believe 26 inches by 6 feet. Look up the King of DIY, (UARU JOEY) for a lot of helpful info on the covers and MANY other things for aquarists.
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Any tops are a pain in the arse IMO, but needed for larger tanks and most fish. For the two tops you need for a 55g (for proper fitment), Aqueon Versa tops or Marineland tops are the way to go. You're talking about $30-40.
When choosing or making lids for an aquarium, think about what your plans are with the aquarium too.
If you have a planted aquarium, you likely want as much of the light as possible to get into the water, so choosing material can have a startling affect.. Glass is normally the best option (after open topped)
The corrugated polycarbonate is an awesome, cost effective option otherwise though
If you have a planted aquarium, you likely want as much of the light as possible to get into the water, so choosing material can have a startling affect.. Glass is normally the best option (after open topped)
The corrugated polycarbonate is an awesome, cost effective option otherwise though
Some folks in a fish club in my area have been using cut to fit corrugated poly carb panels. It's stuff intended for greenhouses. Like said, it's not cheap and the 2 edges have exposed "tubes". Potential moisture and algae farm.
I think because of the way I want to run the filter off the side instead of the back, for optimal viewing, I will have to custom make something. I will definitely look into the corrugated polycarbonate.
Some folks in a fish club in my area have been using cut to fit corrugated poly carb panels. It's stuff intended for greenhouses. Like said, it's not cheap and the 2 edges have exposed "tubes". Potential moisture and algae farm.
Well, if it is too expensive I will go for Acrylic. Something else I was curious about, the terrarium covers, they are supposed to be for lizards, snakes and etc. How would that hold up over an aquarium? I know there would be evaporation, but i would think it should not rust and it should keep any fish from jumping out.
The kind of polycarbonate that I was talking about is cheaper and allows more light without having the moisture traps. It's used for greenhouse roofing.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Suntuf-2...clid=CIzIupjFls4CFUYaaQodBEsPHg&gclsrc=aw.ds#
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Suntuf-2...clid=CIzIupjFls4CFUYaaQodBEsPHg&gclsrc=aw.ds#
I'm not sure of that stuff allowing more light...
I'm familiar with that stuff. Sharp edges, saggy and ugly, but then again. So am I, I suppose.
I'm familiar with that stuff. Sharp edges, saggy and ugly, but then again. So am I, I suppose.
