is there a way to build a cheap tank cover instead of buying an expensive light cover

[The Zigman]

Mine are made from scrap polycarbonate from sign jobs.
If I had to buy material, it would probably be cheaper to buy glass.

But you know, you have to use what you have right?

 

[hap3niz]

ok, you know how those school lights have that plastic cover.. those big fluorescent lights.. i think a 4 foot sheet cost like 6 bucks at home depot..
like the clear plastic thing in the picture

really easy to cut.. and doesn't effect the lighting..

 

[smyke]

I get glass cut at the hardware store for tanks that need glass tops.

What hardware store is that Sploke, if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Sploke]

The local one to me is a True Value Home Center. The home depot near me doesn't cut glass, and there isn't a local lowes.

 

[smyke]

thats awesome. I have True Value right next door.
do you buy glass there too?

 

[ksane]

What size is the tank? The lids for my 20 long and 30 gal tanks are only $20.00

 

[Sploke]

I've gotten glass cut for anything from a 15gal up through a 150gal. To get two pieces that are about 8x24 is like 8 bucks, then i get those little peel and stick hooks for the kitchen and bathroom to use as handles. I don't bother using hinges, i just pick the front glass up and slide it on top of the back glass.