Screen top options?
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Mhart032
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Octo lids is pretty good too. i ordered one for my redsea build 61" tank.. but my wife threw it out on accident with a bunch of boxes that were in the office. i haven't ordered another one yet.
Millwright
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Went the DIY rout on my 35 cube. Came out nice.
Went with the DD Jump guard on my Red Sea 425XL.
I must say I’m impressed with it. As a side note I was leery of the black mesh that comes with the DD kit. But ultimately I prefer the black mesh. It’s less noticeable and dosnt add a glare to the top of the tank when looking at it from a slight distance.
Went with the DD Jump guard on my Red Sea 425XL.
I must say I’m impressed with it. As a side note I was leery of the black mesh that comes with the DD kit. But ultimately I prefer the black mesh. It’s less noticeable and dosnt add a glare to the top of the tank when looking at it from a slight distance.
bevo5
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Just make it! I know you mentioned DIY, but you can make it look just as nice as anything that you would buy, and you get to customize it. I made three sections for my 80in tank and it's great not having to take the whole thing off just to access a certain spot.
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I would caution against DIY if you're not a very handy person. I did the Red Sea DIY kit, trying to save money, and it looks like junk. If you are a handy person, have tools on hand, can measure twice cut once than maybe a DIY would work. I am not and it did not. I am currently saving up for a clearview lid. I keep getting close, but then corals go on sale so I buy those instead... maybe next month.
mfinn
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I'm pretty happy with DD Jump guard.
On my 72" tank I bought 2 of the 48" kits ( pro kit?) so I have to separate panels.
Plus I used the center stiffener on both.
On my 72" tank I bought 2 of the 48" kits ( pro kit?) so I have to separate panels.
Plus I used the center stiffener on both.
I had DIY screen tops that I made from materials used to make window screens for the frame and 1/4" netting from BRS for the screen itself. They look good, especially on a framed tank (rimless, not so great). However when I took the plunge and bought acrylic lids I was very glad I did. I replaced the white netting with black and would highly recommend doing that.
