Tank lids...

Steve Maxwell · Jan 18, 2016

For those of you with tank lids, what are you using? I've got a 75G Marineland that is cycling and I'm not real sure about the 2 glass tops that came with it. It's got the black plastic piece in it that keeps the 2 pieces of glass together (why in the world do they need to make it black). Not sure if that is going to block much light from my LEDs, so I'm looking at possibly looking at other options

Thanks!

saltyfilmfolks · Jan 18, 2016

Steve Maxwell said:
For those of you with tank lids, what are you using? I've got a 75G Marineland that is cycling and I'm not real sure about the 2 glass tops that came with it. It's got the black plastic piece in it that keeps the 2 pieces of glass together (why in the world do they need to make it black). Not sure if that is going to block much light from my LEDs, so I'm looking at possibly looking at other options

Thanks!

Cut the hinge

into hinges

Steve Maxwell said:
why in the world do they need to make it black)

Dum..... right?

Love to see others solutions too.

jetmaker · Jan 18, 2016

I have the same tank and the glass held a lot of heat. I made one from eggcrate but a lot of people use the screen type from brs

Salty1962 · Jan 18, 2016

BRS screen top.

JDJP · Jan 18, 2016

1/4" clear screen and a window screen kit.

Pfisherman · Jan 18, 2016

Glass tops are a horrible idea for the saltwater tank, the salt spray will block all your light and you will end up cleaning them nonstop. Just leave it open, looks the best.

Steve Maxwell · Jan 18, 2016

I'd love to leave it open, but will have some jumpers...

Questions on the BSR do-it-yourself screen mesh kit:
1) Any benefit for 1/4" vs. 1/8"...and vice versa
2) For having room for cords coming out of the tank...so do you just cut a small whole in the mesh?

trido · Jan 18, 2016

Bulk Reef Supply 1/4" screen. Just go to their web site and search "screen". It will come right up. Best cover I've ever had. Not a jumper since I installed it four years ago.