Lid frame

[derpychicken777]

I have some mesh screen and im looking for something to make a frame for a lid out of. At first I thought to just use those thick metal wires that can bend, but after hearing about metal leeching im a bit worried to use it. Any ideas for someone with literally no tools of any kind? Maybe some plastic rods i can melt to "weld?"

 

[lapin]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Saint-G...uminum-Screen-Frame-Piece-FSP8491-U/100397093Cut it at the store

 

[derpychicken777]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Saint-G...uminum-Screen-Frame-Piece-FSP8491-U/100397093Cut it at the store

doesn't aluminum leech into the water?

 

[derpychicken777]

Also, I have a bowfront tank that also needs a lid, is there a way to get a frame to fit that as well?

 

[lapin]

doesn't aluminum leech into the water?

Yes.... but your frame is not in the water. You need to clean it 1 time a week like the rest of your tank.

Also, I have a bowfront tank that also needs a lid, is there a way to get a frame to fit that as well?

Not any ready to go kits I know of. You would have to ask an LFS that sells bowfronts.

 

[derpychicken777]

Yes....but your frame is not in the water. You need to clean it 1 time a week like the rest of your tank.

Not any ready to go kits I know of. You would have to ask an LFS that sells bowfronts.

Ah, alright, thanks. At worst I might just go with some wood to cut out and glue together, i dont need anything that looks good or complicated

 

[EricR]

Screen frame kits at Lowe's / Home Depot are pretty cheap and expected to be outdoors so should last a while.
Just cut sides to size, use the corners and rubber bead (that holds the screen on, in the frame grooves) from the kit, and use your mesh.

That's what I did (and many on here).