Wow! I wonder how much it would cost to get a cover cut for a 20 long (just got one for $20 at Petco)...probably not that much of a savings from buying a Versa top, but worth investigating perhaps.
Glass covers for 210 tank being cut at Lowes for $15
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I agree that sliding is safer and easier then lift hinge, I only use the hinge on my smaller tanks. but on tanks sizes 100 and above and especially tall tanks with wood canopy's where you cant see the lid opening, sliding prevent a slam shatter where the tank lid falls from the open position and shatters on the tank brace, whereas with no hinge sliding there is far less chance of accidental braking and falling in, provided you are using guides.
You should do a thread on the DIY lift handles made from shower curtain hooks, Id like to know how.
I dont got glass tops for my tanks I got those black plastic tops that come with the aquariums sets they sell at walmart petsmart and petco. I use to have a glass top but i accidently stepped on one piece and the other got hit with the light hood. LOL oops. Oh well. This is a good thread ill have to keep an eye on.
Not shower curtain hooks, those adhesive plastic hooks you put on the shower wall or next to the sink or something.
They usually have a backing you peel off and the adhesive sticks to glass pretty well. For smaller tops I just use one in the middle, for larger ones I use two, one toward each end. Not the prettiest, but it works, and if you have a canopy over the tank you can't see it anyway.
They usually have a backing you peel off and the adhesive sticks to glass pretty well. For smaller tops I just use one in the middle, for larger ones I use two, one toward each end. Not the prettiest, but it works, and if you have a canopy over the tank you can't see it anyway.
Wow! Brilliant! You realize of course that these are not officially approved for aquarium use and that the manufacture and some hobbiest might take issue with the cosmic and toxic affects of such a handle not being label as approved for aquarium use, regardless of the potential savings and improved performance you are stepping outside the circle of trust.
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Not shower curtain hooks, those adhesive plastic hooks you put on the shower wall or next to the sink or something.
They usually have a backing you peel off and the adhesive sticks to glass pretty well. For smaller tops I just use one in the middle, for larger ones I use two, one toward each end. Not the prettiest, but it works, and if you have a canopy over the tank you can't see it anyway.
I've seen many things used for handles, large glass beads, wood drawer pulls, rocks, etc, just siliconed on. Look in your Gunner treasure boxes, you probably have something already.
I don't see why you couldn't just double the glass up if you think it is to thin, then just use some U channel plastic trim around the edges.
personally, I don't like to cover my entire tank with glass lids and attach to the front edge some stainless half round gutter guard material like this:
http://www.guttersupply.com/p-gutter-protection-k-style-hinged.gstml
They come with hinges and clamp right on to the glass...whala, theres your hinge. Allows for better air transfer and I like the look.
personally, I don't like to cover my entire tank with glass lids and attach to the front edge some stainless half round gutter guard material like this:
http://www.guttersupply.com/p-gutter-protection-k-style-hinged.gstml
They come with hinges and clamp right on to the glass...whala, theres your hinge. Allows for better air transfer and I like the look.
The glass I thought was too weak and thin was the pre-cut panels sold at hardware stores that are 3/32 thick which is less then 1/8, way too thing and doubling up would make it cost prohibitive about $50 for 4 doubles up panels.
The 20 long tank I dissembled that cost me $20 was the perfect size and the glass strong enough at 3/16 which is twice as thick as 3/32. The glass cover issue has been solved as far as I'm concerned. I don't think those electrically conducting gutter guards are for me and I would be careful touching them with electric lights on top,
I tried 1/4" Poly covers on my 120 tank and when the edges are warping up like old plywood they are falling in the tank. Suffice it to say Ill never use Poly as covers on any tank again. I do hawer admit that a tank made of Poly is very light weight, durable, and strong.
