Custom Glass Lid

Bear Claw · Aug 7, 2022

I have 32.5 gallon reef tank with a mesh lid and am looking for a glass lid cause it evaporates a lot of water into my room and has made it very humid. The dimensions are 32.5 in by 14 in. If there's no brands that make glass lids that would fit that size, would I be able to make a custom plexiglass or glass lid? Thank you!!!

Jekyl · Aug 7, 2022

Bear Claw said:
I have 32.5 gallon reef tank with a mesh lid and am looking for a glass lid cause it evaporates a lot of water into my room and has made it very humid. The dimensions are 32.5 in by 14 in. If there's no brands that make glass lids that would fit that size, would I be able to make a custom plexiglass or glass lid? Thank you!!!

I have a 90 without lid and humidity isn't bad from it. Covering the tank completely will cut in on gas exchange also.

Jekyl · Aug 7, 2022

That said, plexiglass would be the best option. Can buy and get everything needed to shape from home depot

lapin · Aug 7, 2022

You can make your own lid out of acrylic. Measure what size you need and go to the hardware store. Make it bit oversize. You can glue on small blocks on the underside to keep it from moving. The heat from your lights will distort the lid if placed too close.
You can also have a glass co cut you a piece of glass.

SteveMM62Reef · Aug 7, 2022

After Careful Measuring, and using an Aqueon Hinge, and Back-Strip on scraps of glass. I took my Measurements to a couple of local glass shops. They made custom glass tops for an odd size 30 Gallon, 65 Gallon, Oceanic 29 Biocube and Three Tops for Custom Covers for my 120 Gallon. The Biocube was taken to the Glass Shop, along with the Hinge and Back-strip. They perfectly matched the Front Curve. All glass has a nice bevel on it. Prices were comprisable to mass produced tops.