Kraken/Clearview/Top Lids - WHICH ONE ?

[ESABOE]

All,
The next step in my build for my Red Sea Reefer 350 G2 is to choose a lid.
All three of these companies (Kraken/Clearview/Top Lids) seem to produce a quality product based on my research of reviews and I’m sure I will be fine with one of them.

My question is: Does someone here have experience with more than one of these brands and can tell me their preference and why.

I want to focus on just these 3 brands and am looking for responses from actual experience owning at least one of them, but prefer two.

I have a basic setup and won’t need a lid with a lot of extra modifications. Just standard cutout for Red Sea lights, wire holes for Red Sea wave maker, and the hole to drop food in.

Thank you!

 

[CasperOe]

Your profile doesn't say where you stay- based on that, I assume you're based in the US?

Anyhow, if you are not- but based in the UK I would only really consider London Aquatic Design. They make some cracking lids at reasonable prices! I changed the one I have on my Cade 1200 and I consider buying three more for the Red Sea Max Nanos.

 

[ESABOE]

Your profile doesn't say where you stay- based on that, I assume you're based in the US?

Anyhow, if you are not- but based in the UK I would only really consider London Aquatic Design. They make some cracking lids at reasonable prices! I changed the one I have on my Cade 1200 and I consider buying three more for the Red Sea Max Nanos.

US

 

[leepink23]

Out of curiosity, is there a reason you didn’t mention octo lids? I had a great experience dealing with him, I originally was talking to clear view but their customer service was frustrating.

 

[ESABOE]

Out of curiosity, is there a reason you didn’t mention octo lids? I had a great experience dealing with him, I originally was talking to clear view but their customer service was frustrating.

I researched the ones that were most popular and narrowed it down to these

 

[Cell]

If Kraken makes a lid for that tank, I'd go Kraken over Clearview. I've tried both.

 

[Cell]

There are several different options to secure lids to the top of tanks, some use the aforementioned aquarium clips, like IM, others build tabs into the lid itself, like Clearview. My favorite design, however, is Kraken Reef's. Instead of a tab sticking out on each side, they have a little lip around the entire edge of the lid that sits on top edge of rimless tanks that provides superior support comparably.

Clearview built in tabs


Kraken Reef lip

 

[jerses]

I've got a Clearview on a redsea tank and a long custom. Happy with both. I will say my 1st one on the redsea tank was the classic then 2 years ago when i switched to the customer tank I got the pisces... I would def splurge for the pisces again. Each time you take the lid off you do not get the condensation buildup on the pisces like you do on the classic's plastic.

 

[ESABOE]

If Kraken makes a lid for that tank, I'd go Kraken over Clearview. I've tried both.

Thanks Cell! That exactly the feedback I was looking for. Kraken is where I have been leaning, but I’m a new reefer and like to get feedback on products when I can.

 

[sfmacguy]

I second octolids, and would go Kraken if octo wasnt an option

 

[ESABOE]

typo

 

[ESABOE]

thanks for the photos Cell. I’m a visual learner

 

[Cell]

Here's a video of my Clearview lid for an IM25 Lagoon that does not sit flat/flush on the tank rim. I have since replaced it with a Kraken lid that sits perfectly flat.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I have had Top Lids and Clearview. Both excellent in quality and workmanship. And they offer all the customization you would ever want. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the companies you posted.

 

[ESABOE]

Here's a video of my Clearview lid for an IM25 Lagoon that does not sit flat/flush on the tank rim. I have since replaced it with a Kraken lid that sits perfectly flat.

I’m laughing to myself as my OCD would also have me be pressing the lid over and over again!

 

[Ioanis234]

All,
The next step in my build for my Red Sea Reefer 350 G2 is to choose a lid.
All three of these companies (Kraken/Clearview/Top Lids) seem to produce a quality product based on my research of reviews and I’m sure I will be fine with one of them.

My question is: Does someone here have experience with more than one of these brands and can tell me their preference and why.

I want to focus on just these 3 brands and am looking for responses from actual experience owning at least one of them, but prefer two.

I have a basic setup and won’t need a lid with a lot of extra modifications. Just standard cutout for Red Sea lights, wire holes for Red Sea wave maker, and the hole to drop food in.

Thank you!

you do you need a lid

 

[exnisstech]

you do you need a lid

Maybe to keep fish from jumping out
EDIT: I it read it as why so my reply may be inappropriate if so I apologize

 

[exnisstech]

I have a Clearview lid for my reefer 170 (running open top now). While it has been great as far as fit and holding up it just looks kind of bla. Granted I didn't splurge for anything extra or fancy so the price was very affordable. If I decide to put a lid on my reefer 350 I'll go with octo or kraken. I've not seen them in person but in pictures they just look nicer and the 350 is in our dining room. The 170 is in the bedroom so aesthetics were not too important.

 

[ESABOE]

you do you need a

I have a Clearview lid for my reefer 170 (running open top now). While it has been great as far as fit and holding up it just looks kind of bla. Granted I didn't splurge for anything extra or fancy so the price was very affordable. If I decide to put a lid on my reefer 350 I'll go with octo or kraken. I've not seen them in person but in pictures they just look nicer and the 350 is in our dining room. The 170 is in the bedroom so aesthetics were not too important.

aesthetics are important to me so I appreciate you mentioning the difference.

 

[dbroncos]

Kraken I have one excellent quality!!