Cheap Waterbox Cube 20 Lid

[arkodios]

I need a lid for my Waterbox Cube 20. However, it looks like the more popular ones cost $100+ which I just think is ******* ridiculously overpriced for a sheet of polycarbonate/acrylic. I want a more cost-effective option that will keep my fish from jumping out while also having an area for a feeding ring/cup. I don’t mind doing DIY and I have access to a 3D printer if that changes anything. What can I do?

 

[blaxsun]

You probably want a mesh lid to avoid salt creep, allow air exchange, etc. Red Sea makes a number of DIY kits.

 

[zoaprince]

buy netting from BRS https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1-8-clear-netting.html
you can buy the rest, for cheaper, at a hardware store like so: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Screen-...-Window-Screen-Frame-Kit-WSKIT51636/206613125

or if you prefer, just buy the whole kit at BRS https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diy-aquarium-screen-top-kits-1-8-netting.html

then watch to assemble