Red Sea Reefer Lids?

easily_fishstracted · Nov 17, 2017

I came across a post on another forum that indicated Red Sea would soon be releasing lids for the Reefer series of lidless tanks - would anyone here have any information on this, such as when they might be expected (if at all)?
grazie

kresDFW · Nov 17, 2017

Early unofficial photo, but they are expected to be released in the US in January.

Mombo · Nov 17, 2017

Also check out the Octo-Lids from octo aquatics

Tom Blevins · Nov 17, 2017

I have mine on order from Matt with Octo-Lids for my 750xxl.

kinetic · Nov 17, 2017

Mine is on order for my 120 with Octo =)

Mombo · Nov 18, 2017

octo for my 12o as well

Midrats · Nov 18, 2017

I like these because they are black. I have one of the clear expensive ones and I hate the way it glows.

This guy is Extra Salty · Nov 18, 2017

easily_fishstracted said:
I came across a post on another forum that indicated Red Sea would soon be releasing lids for the Reefer series of lidless tanks - would anyone here have any information on this, such as when they might be expected (if at all)?
grazie

I was at my LFS when a Red Sea representative was there and the mesh lids was mentioned apparently there is going to be a track/shelf that the lid will slide into and also with an option of a bifold lid..

tautog83 · Nov 18, 2017

ya but what about cutouts for lights and things like the rms radion multi light rail or regular rms

easily_fishstracted · Nov 19, 2017

thanks for the responses - i'm in europe so octo-lids would be annoying to order even if they shipped here, but since i just ordered a tank and don't expect it for another 6 weeks + 4 cycling it seems I'll have plenty of time to wait for the red sea release and see how they're priced.

cromag27 · Nov 23, 2017

@Tom Blevins

cmcoker · Nov 23, 2017

Some Info now on website.
https://www.redseafish.com/customizable-diy-aquarium-net-cover/

Tom Blevins · Nov 23, 2017

the RedSea looks like a terrarium cover and do not like the middle brace.

kinetic · Nov 24, 2017

kinetic said:
Mine is on order for my 120 with Octo =)

Oops, I mean Reefer 170. I got a tracking number from @cromag27, I think it's coming!

The red sea one is black and looks kind of like the cheap plastic the overflow cover is made of. Not that nice looking tbh.

Tom Blevins · Nov 24, 2017

agreed with Kinetic, where's your lizard!

cromag27 · Nov 24, 2017

lizard goes in here:

SPR1968 · Nov 25, 2017

The lids are available here in the U.K. (not sure about rest of Europe) from early December and for the Max S 650 size they are £59.99.

I’ve ordered one on pre order and on the basis they are being sold by Red Sea I’m hoping they will match the quality of the tanks.

They look like they are designed to be a perfect fit on whichever tank you have, certainly from the Red Sea range anyway.

Midrats · Nov 25, 2017

cromag27 said:
@Tom Blevins

Do you make black lids? The way the one I have transmits light is completely distracting. It was on the tank for all of about five minutes before I had to take it off.

cromag27 · Nov 25, 2017

Clear only. What kind of lid do you have?

squareriggersailor said:
Do you make black lids? The way the one I have transmits light is completely distracting. It was on the tank for all of about five minutes before I had to take it off.

Midrats · Nov 25, 2017

It's an AA. It's nice as far as lids go. I got it for free. Maybe it's just lids in general. I haven't covered a tank in thirty years.

I just think black acrylic would look miles better as it wouldn't glow. It reminds me of those fiber optic sprays that were popular in the '70s the way the light it's transmitted to the edges.