Your favorite tank cover companies

[Fishingandreefing]

Before I diy a screen cover for my Red Sea reefer 350, i want to see what are other options out there besides the red Red Sea DIY kit.

I have heard there are several companies that custom make this fancy looking acrylic tops, can anyone tell me which company has the best pricing and turn over time. Thx

 

[andrewey]

I've never owned one, so I can't speak from personal experience, but when I've seen them on other people's tanks, I've always been impressed with the lids @cromag27 makes (https://octoaquatics.com/product/octo-lids/).

 

[SteveEreef]

I have a octo lid for my reefer 350. It’s a a great top. Acrylic tops are not cheap in general

 

[Fishingandreefing]

I have a octo lid for my reefer 350. It’s a a great top. Acrylic tops are not cheap in general

How much and how long it took?

 

[Fishingandreefing]

Just found the price on the site, $225 for a cover, I can’t justify it. Maybe around 100-150 since the diy Home Depot style would costs me around $30, of course it’s no where it’s nice.

 

[gideon2086]

Just found the price on the site, $225 for a cover, I can’t justify it. Maybe around 100-150 since the diy Home Depot style would costs me around $30, of course it’s no where it’s nice.

I doubt you'll find an acrylic in this range.

 

[Fishingandreefing]

I doubt you'll find an acrylic in this range.

Actually found one from clearview at $140 but not sure if cut outs for light mounts are extra. If close to 200, I will just do my own, can’t justify it.

 

[boacvh]

I have Clearviewlids. I hear you. Was in same situation. But in the end I wasted more money trying DIY than if I had spent the 200+ on the acrylic lids to begin with. (Yes, I suck at DIY)

 

[JC50g]

I used the auqu gadget diy lid on my rimless and it worked great.

Aqua Gadget Safescreen DIY Mesh Lid Kit

If you’ve ever fallen victim to an escape artist or “jumper” in your aquarium, then you know the importance of a properly fitted lid. Unfortunately, glass lids can trap in heat and promote salt creep, which diminishes your light penetration over time. If you want to contain and protect your...

www.marinedepot.com

 

[codycolina707]

Before I diy a screen cover for my Red Sea reefer 350, i want to see what are other options out there besides the red Red Sea DIY kit.

I have heard there are several companies that custom make this fancy looking acrylic tops, can anyone tell me which company has the best pricing and turn over time. Thx

better be a really nice lid for the prices some people are asking when i can make one for 10 bucks with stuff off amazon

 

[|Tom the Bomb|]

Before I diy a screen cover for my Red Sea reefer 350, i want to see what are other options out there besides the red Red Sea DIY kit.

I have heard there are several companies that custom make this fancy looking acrylic tops, can anyone tell me which company has the best pricing and turn over time. Thx

My 2 best options:
Octo Aquatics
and Clearview lids,
Clearview has non custom options so its easier to match it with ur AIO reefer

 

[Fishingandreefing]

better be a really nice lid for the prices some people are asking when i can make one for 10 bucks with stuff off amazon

Can you share some links from amazon so that I can look into it?

 

[mrtian97]

Any update on this, I also have Red Sea Reefer 350 that I am thinking getting a lid and I am bad at Diy

 

[Fishingandreefing]

Any update on this, I also have Red Sea Reefer 350 that I am thinking getting a lid and I am bad at Diy

I haven’t decide yet

 

[Beau_B]

Bump this up...
Octolid, Clearview, TopLids... all seem to offer similar product. How do you choose?

 

[Fishingandreefing]

Bump this up...
Octolid, Clearview, TopLids... all seem to offer similar product. How do you choose?

I might just do a diy. Again and again, $350-$400 for lid is way too much Plus the 2 months+ wait.

 

[Beau_B]

I'm leaning that way. Just concerned about a 48" cover is going to be floppy. Plus feed doors...

But for $300+ I don't know how I feel about it.

 

[New&no clue]

I have a RSR 350 and a DIY screen I bought at BRS.

Customizable DIY Aquarium Net Cover Kit

Make sure to get the correct Screen Top Kit for your aquarium - Click Here Keep your fish in your aquariums with Red Sea's Customizable DIY Aquarium Net Covers! The thin profile and secure mounting hangers, Red Sea Net Cover seamlessly blend with almost any aquarium, even rimless tanks. The...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I’m not a fan. It’s flimsy and hard to manage. I always have to lift it to feed. I’ve had it just about a year and finally decided to bite the bullet and get a clear view lid. I have received it yet, wait time is about 2 months, but I’m hopeful it will be better.

 

[Fishingandreefing]

I'm leaning that way. Just concerned about a 48" cover is going to be floppy. Plus feed doors...

But for $300+ I don't know how I feel about it.

I feel you, I just can’t justify paying $300+ for a cover lol

 

[Fishingandreefing]

I have a RSR 350 and a DIY screen I bought at BRS.

Customizable DIY Aquarium Net Cover Kit

Make sure to get the correct Screen Top Kit for your aquarium - Click Here Keep your fish in your aquariums with Red Sea's Customizable DIY Aquarium Net Covers! The thin profile and secure mounting hangers, Red Sea Net Cover seamlessly blend with almost any aquarium, even rimless tanks. The...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I’m not a fan. It’s flimsy and hard to manage. I always have to lift it to feed. I’ve had it just about a year and finally decided to bite the bullet and get a clear view lid. I have received it yet, wait time is about 2 months, but I’m hopeful it will be better.

I have heard DD jumpguard is better but the only down side to me is that the netting is too big. It comes with a roll of 1/4” netting but I prefer 1/8” so that the smaller fish like firefish won’t be carpet surfing dry style.

as for the clear view, how much was your total and what’s your layout as far as light mounts if you’d not mind sharing