ClearView Aquarium Lids Master Thread - It all started RIGHT HERE!!!

BetURWrasse · Apr 13, 2016

Just wanted to be post [HASHTAG]#200[/HASHTAG]

tristanfish · Apr 13, 2016

Sharkz said:
Tristanfish could you please post some pictures without the lights on so we can see the lid under normal lighting instead of blues? Also is the screen pulled tight? Your first picture it looks like the screen has some waves in it (loose) but it could just be the lights.
Thanks..

Will do. But here's what I think.

1) great product, built extremely well and well thought out
2) great service. These gentlemens are working pretty hard to get their customer base the best product out there.

Thanks adam for everything

Jimbo662 · Apr 13, 2016

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW...that's all I have to say! I'm extremely pleased with this purchase.

It's love at first site!

This thing fits like it was made for the tank. Netting is nice and tight. I don't notice any shadowing at all. See all pics in my build thread.

DVaDeR77 · Apr 13, 2016

I hope all my measurements are spot on so mine fits like a glove as well. Measured like 5 times to be sure.

Jimbo662 · Apr 13, 2016

Just realized I forgot to link the build thread.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fluval-m90-36g.234005/page-2

shadow1013 · Apr 13, 2016

Any updates on what will be at Reef-A-Palooza Orlando since it's only a couple of days away?

ClearView Lids · Apr 14, 2016

WooHoo!! Over 10,000 views and counting =).

DVaDeR77 said:
I hope all my measurements are spot on so mine fits like a glove as well. Measured like 5 times to be sure.

I think your measurements and sketch came out great!

Jimbo662 said:
Just realized I forgot to link the build thread.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fluval-m90-36g.234005/page-2

Thanks for including that Jimbo! Nice to see all the other pics too!

shadow1013 said:
Any updates on what will be at Reef-A-Palooza Orlando since it's only a couple of days away?

We will have one of our Reef Crest 9 Gallon models there. It will be fully equipped so will include a ClearView Lid (albeit a small one, all the principles are there...) and ATO Drawer!!

It is decked out in some custom graphics and WILL be going home with a lucky winner there at the show!! Where can you see it and enter to win it?! In the Reef2Reef booth!!

DVaDeR77 · Apr 14, 2016

ArtFully Acrylic said:
I think your measurements and sketch came out great!

We shall see in a few weeks.

shadow1013 · Apr 14, 2016

Awesome! Cannot wait to see it in person?

Will you have to be there in person to claim the raffle prize? I found out my fiancee's family is in town this weekend and we have a dinner reservation Sunday night. I was planning on coming on Sunday but we may have to come Sunday.

ArtFully Acrylic said:
We will have one of our Reef Crest 9 Gallon models there. It will be fully equipped so will include a ClearView Lid (albeit a small one, all the principles are there...) and ATO Drawer!!

It is decked out in some custom graphics and WILL be going home with a lucky winner there at the show!! Where can you see it and enter to win it?! In the Reef2Reef booth!!

Black Pearl · Apr 14, 2016

Here is a new one for you lid library. Reef Savvy with armored seams, submitting my order today. Corner pics below

Slm222 · Apr 14, 2016

Absolutely crazy. I just had a thought about making the exact thing, since getting my cnc router even racking my brain to think of a new novel idea. Great job guys

jcdeng · Apr 14, 2016

I have a request, can you guys add Elos tank sizes to your sub categories for the ease of ordering for us Elos owners? So that all I have to do is tell you which model I have and rather the overflow box cut out is on the right or left. Thank you very much!

ClearView Lids · Apr 14, 2016

Slm222 said:
Absolutely crazy. I just had a thought about making the exact thing, since getting my cnc router even racking my brain to think of a new novel idea. Great job guys

Thanks for the compliment.

Note, if you are just getting into CNC machines and working with plastic I would recommend starting with a friendlier material than polycarbonate. It is not a very friendly material to machine and takes knowing your machine and the material pretty well to turn good results. Cell cast acrylic will be much friendlier on your CNC to start. But then, soft woods will be leaps easier than acrylic too....and generally much cheaper

WilRams · Apr 14, 2016

These looks great! Can't wait for the email to pick mine up. Ill have to order one for my 50 Lagoon and 220 Miracles soon as well! Good job guys.

VelasCorals · Apr 15, 2016

ArtFully Acrylic said:
WooHoo!! Over 10,000 views and counting =).

I think your measurements and sketch came out great!

Thanks for including that Jimbo! Nice to see all the other pics too!

We will have one of our Reef Crest 9 Gallon models there. It will be fully equipped so will include a ClearView Lid (albeit a small one, all the principles are there...) and ATO Drawer!!

It is decked out in some custom graphics and WILL be going home with a lucky winner there at the show!! Where can you see it and enter to win it?! In the Reef2Reef booth!!

Boom!

MCooper · Apr 15, 2016

Do I still need to measure if it is for the red sea reefer 450? I am assuming its standard but wanna double check before ordering. Also what is the optional feeder door exactly?

DVaDeR77 · Apr 15, 2016

Is 4 weeks up already!!LOL

Salty1962 · Apr 15, 2016

Very Nice! I'm going to start counting my pennies for one

ClearView Lids · Apr 15, 2016

jcdeng said:
I have a request, can you guys add Elos tank sizes to your sub categories for the ease of ordering for us Elos owners? So that all I have to do is tell you which model I have and rather the overflow box cut out is on the right or left. Thank you very much!

We would love to add the Elos tanks and have no issue doing that soon. However, if you are in the first few submissions for a particular model we will still ask you for detailed dimensions so we can assure we make quality well fitting lids. PM me with your masic dimensions and model info and I can assist you in this if you would like to be the first for Elos!

WilRams said:
These looks great! Can't wait for the email to pick mine up. Ill have to order one for my 50 Lagoon and 220 Miracles soon as well! Good job guys.

Awesome! We can't wait either! We look forward to your first lid being ready....then #2 & #3 =)

DrCooper said:
Do I still need to measure if it is for the red sea reefer 450? I am assuming its standard but wanna double check before ordering. Also what is the optional feeder door exactly?

We have plenty of data on the Red Sea Reefer line in general so no need for main measurements. We would only need dimensional info for any slots you need cut for lights/equipment/cords. Watch the Sizzler Reel below for a feed door demo. Feed doors are 3x5 in size.