NEED REALLY NICE LID

[VintageReefer]

I hate those plastic tabs.

The rear ones are hinges
The front ones are to keep it on the frame

Dunno why it stands out so much in that pic. They are clear in person



The hinges give access for filtration compartment maintenance without having to remove the lid

If you don’t like the hinges the whole thing can be made as a single piece, or you can not have the filtration area covered. Walter will customize anyway you want and can add or remove anything from the design.

Notches for wires, light mounts, feeders, holes with lids for manual feeding, etc. I dont even think he charges extra for most customizations

 

[VintageReefer]

I can’t get a great photo because of glare or reflection but they are clear in person

Then I smudged everything trying to wipe away a few drops of water I spilled lol

 

[Kraken Reef]

Kraken (Octo) is amazing!! Great product amazing quality. Clear communications.

We're not associated with "Octo", just to wanted to ensure their is no confusion.

 

[TOMACONDA]

Doesn't look like the kraken is an option unless i break in up and order two or three lids 72x30

 

[VintageReefer]

Walter lid

 

[VintageReefer]

My lid was fine but I got the plank feeder and needed a custom hole for the feeding tube. I could have cut it but I don’t really trust myself to cut the panel. I’ve worked with plexi before and it melts when cutting. I don’t know if polycarb is the same. Contacted walterlids and asked for a replacement right panel with the cutout. Price? $45. Sold

Told him how big and where to put it, arrived in a week. Made perfect. Perfect fit in my recessed frame. Hole exactly where it should be. Couldn’t be happier

 

[braaap]

OctoLids, Top Lids or Clear Lids. Don't buy from Kraken. They stole everyone's ideas and make lots of false claims such as "We make a lid for every tank." Which is not true because I had contacted them on multiple that they didn't make.

 

[VintageReefer]

OctoLids, Top Lids or Clear Lids. Don't buy from Kraken. They stole everyone's ideas and make lots of false claims such as "We make a lid for every tank." Which is not true because I had contacted them on multiple that they didn't make.

Them fighting words

@Kraken Reef is this true?

 

[braaap]

Them fighting words

@Kraken Reef is this true?

They blocked me when I asked them questions about it and the claim. They won't respond.

 

[VintageReefer]

They blocked me when I asked them questions about it and the claim. They won't respond.

Silence is admission

 

[jackson6745]

Does anyone make a thick frame custom aluminum cover? The polycarb lids from kraken are beautiful but that material is heavy, floppy, and the lids are a fortune when they get large. The lid that came with my 200g innovation marine is a thicker aluminum. It’s very light and stiff but IM doesn’t sell the components to make one yourself.

 

[TOMACONDA]

After Trying to find the right size I went with clearview Despite all the Shade on their customer service ! so far so good they responded very promptly. will update with pics once it show up

 

[TOMACONDA]

OctoLids, Top Lids or Clear Lids. Don't buy from Kraken. They stole everyone's ideas and make lots of false claims such as "We make a lid for every tank." Which is not true because I had contacted them on multiple that they didn't make.

your right I ended up with the Clearview because kraken does not make a lid to the size of my tank!!

 

[rob1976]

Octo aquatics would be my vote. They made my lid perfect.

Octo Aquatics - Custom Acrylic Products - Octo Aquatics

I have been in the saltwater industry since 1996 and have been working with wood and plastics since 2004. Every product I sell has been fabricated by myself, right here in Arizona! I specialize in custom products that nobody else offers. Don’t trust just anyone! Plastic and wood fabrication is...

octoaquatics.com

I used clear view as my first lid and it was an absolute terrible experience with poor customer service. I do not recommend them at all. Use anyone but them and you will probably be fine.

What about Toplids?

 

[Tamberav]

What about Toplids?

I have not used them.

 

[Tamberav]

After Trying to find the right size I went with clearview Despite all the Shade on their customer service ! so far so good they responded very promptly. will update with pics once it show up

Just don’t get the puzzle one, tsunami? It’s trash. They also cut my lid wrong the first time even though they told me they didn’t need the measurements for my brand of tank. Then they would not stand behind their warranty when it started to crack before a year. They sent me garbage.

Octo aquatics did a new lid and clearviews went to the landfill and the Octo one had no issues, was cut right and outlasted the tank and went on to a new owner.

 

[TOMACONDA]

Just don’t get the puzzle one, tsunami? It’s trash. They also cut my lid wrong the first time even though they told me they didn’t need the measurements for my brand of tank. Then they would not stand behind their warranty when it started to crack before a year. They sent me garbage.

Octo aquatics did a new lid and clearviews went to the landfill and the Octo one had no issues, was cut right and outlasted the tank and went on to a new owner.

I will def update as i get it if i have any issues thank you so much for the feed back

 

[TOMACONDA]

We're not associated with "Octo", just to wanted to ensure their is no confusion.

HOW would I go about ordering a large custom lid from you folks

 

[Kraken Reef]

HOW would I go about ordering a large custom lid from you folks

Shoot us a message or email us [email protected] with the build details. If it is a project that we're able to take on, we'll provide you with a quote.

 

[phillyb614]

72x30 x 24 looking for best custom lids?

Is plexi. Or acrylic a fine option ?

anyone point me in right direction as to where to order a super nice piece

Did the old wire mesh DIY lid which works for now but it’s clunky and not great

Kraken Reef