How do you secure your lids on your tanks

[Ubans13]

So I just picked up a snowflake eel. How do you guys secure your tank covers and what do you use to cover your tanks. Glass, acrylic or screen? Thinking of doing acrylic. Thanks

 

[sa6hir]

Mine was a open top tank when I brought it. I then had glass lids made and put on sliders.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Fastening the lid to the tank can depend on tank material. you can possibly find small clips that would work. I'd check with hardware stores or auto parts stores.

I would not suggest using a solid sheet of acrylic as it will bow over time. I've been making these lids for about five years and people love them (but I can't sell on r2r, just giving you an idea).

 

[ahiggins]

I have something like @cromag08 - custom built but it only sits on top via gravity with two bars going across for support. It probably wouldnt work for something that WANTS to get out.

 

[drawman]

Innovative marine makes clips for Rimless tanks then you can use a standard screen top. Not sure if your tank is rimless or not...

 

[Ubans13]

Thats a nice looking lid cromag08. So im thinking something like that. I like the mesh top. Would help keep condensation from building up on the inside.

 

[Ubans13]

Thanks guys for your input.