Finally Got My ClearView Aquatics Lid

[Wrecktangle]

FINALLY! This lid is really cool, and other than a minor adjustment with a Dremel (due to my measuring error) it fit PERFECTLY. Large feeding door in the front, along with perfect cutouts for return plumbing/plugs/light. I HIGHLY recommend checking them out. https://www.clearviewlids.com/

(Yes the water looks super green. Thanks Ruby Reef Rally Pro for turning my tank radioactive)

 

[Uncle99]

Love those lids!
very nice

 

[Wrecktangle]

Love those lids!
very nice

They’re fantastic, and dirt cheap relative to the quality/customizability.

 

[NeutronMan]

They’re fantastic, and dirt cheap relative to the quality/customizability.

I wouldn’t say dirt cheap…Just got quoted $115 (plus shipping) for a 12”x12”

 

[Wrecktangle]

I wouldn’t say dirt cheap…Just got quoted $115 (plus shipping) for a 12”x12”

Oof… I guess I got lucky for my 20x24 which was pretty much the same price for the tsunami. I guess it depends on if you’re near the bottom or top of their “custom” size range.

 

[Thor2j]

Mine was over $525, not exactly dirt cheap. 72x30. Also they messed up the screen , had to redo it and it's still not quite right.

 

[NeutronMan]

Oof… I guess I got lucky for my 20x24 which was pretty much the same price for the tsunami. I guess it depends on if you’re near the bottom or top of their “custom” size range.

It’s still cheaper than replacing fish constantly…

I have one over my larger tank and it’s definitely better than other options out there.

 

[Wrecktangle]

Mine was over $525, not exactly dirt cheap. 72x30. Also they messed up the screen , had to redo it and it's still not quite right.

Yikes….. yep they definitely get expensive as you go up.

Edit to the post* mileage may vary. Lol

 

[Wrecktangle]

It’s still cheaper than replacing fish constantly…

I have one over my larger tank and it’s definitely better than other options out there.

Definitely… I can’t tell you how many fire fish I’ve lost over years of tanks without lids…

Those little guys love to go air swimming.

 

[exnisstech]

I have one on my reefer 170 and have been happy with it

 

[NeutronMan]

Definitely… I can’t tell you how many fire fish I’ve lost over years of tanks without lids…

Those little guys love to go air swimming.

My cats love it too.

 

[ilyad]

Clearview has had some issues disappearing and with meh QC.

Why not use a sponsor of this forum? Matt (@cromag27) makes great acrylic products, including tank covers. I have 2 and they are immacualte.

Check them out here

 

[Wrecktangle]

Clearview has had some issues disappearing and with meh QC.

Why not use a sponsor of this forum? Matt (@cromag27) makes great acrylic products, including tank covers. I have 2 and they are immacualte.

Check them out here

I didn’t even know he made lids! Great call out. I’ve heard some mixed things about ClearView. They’re a small family run company, and I’m sure getting lids made isn’t the absolute most stable market… so I’m sure it’s difficult to keep quality perfectly standard so to say.

Either way, I absolutely love mine!

 

[ilyad]

I didn’t even know he made lids! Great call out. I’ve heard some mixed things about ClearView. They’re a small family run company, and I’m sure getting lids made isn’t the absolute most stable market… so I’m sure it’s difficult to keep quality perfectly standard so to say.

Either way, I absolutely love mine!

Im glad I stumbled onto Matt's work when I was looking for mine. And both my tanks were not your standard stuff you can buy, so they all had to be cut to size.

 

[NeutronMan]

Clearview has had some issues disappearing and with meh QC.

Why not use a sponsor of this forum? Matt (@cromag27) makes great acrylic products, including tank covers. I have 2 and they are immacualte.

Check them out here

I think I read that there’s a $125 minimum order? That’s $10 more than my Clearview quote for a 1’ x 1’

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Clearview has had some issues disappearing and with meh QC.

Why not use a sponsor of this forum? Matt (@cromag27) makes great acrylic products, including tank covers. I have 2 and they are immacualte.

Check them out here

what's the lead time on their lids? I had to wait well over a month before my Clearview arrived.

 

[ilyad]

what's the lead time on their lids? I had to wait well over a month before my Clearview arrived.

It was about a month from starting the request, to render, to production, and arriving at my door.