Lid recommendations needed

gideon2086 · Jul 31, 2020

Hey there,

What lids are you guys using on your tanks? I have a rimless so minimalist is key. I've heard the Red Sea lids are a pain. Unfortunately, two other recommendations Clearview and Reef Tops are both 6+ months out from what I see. Any thoughts?

ReefLab · Jul 31, 2020

Really like my clear view lid.
octo aquatics (@cromag27) also does great work.

poidog · Jul 31, 2020

Top Lids made an amazing lid for my tank. Vented and all one piece, not like the puzzle piece frames others do. They made it to my specs I provided on their order form and it fits perfectly. One tip is whatever lead time they give you, double it. Mine took a little over 2 months to get to me.

Fishurama · Jul 31, 2020

If you need to have it done ASAP go to your local glass guy, have them cut you a piece to fit your tank and use these clips.

amazon clip link

It's like buying this but you get to size it to your own tank
example of glass top on rimless tank

Gablami · Jul 31, 2020

Artfully acrylic lids are not a 6 month wait (at least I hope not). I’m waiting for one at the moment. One of the few custom manufacturers that post their wait times and try to stick to them:

https://www.clearviewlids.com/pages/current-lead-time-shipping-estimates

Mr.Z · Jul 31, 2020

I went for the DD jumpguard and am very happy with it. It is DIY, but two simple things make it go smoothly:

If you don’t have tools, buy a cheap miter box and a fine tooth hack saw to get clean and straight cuts
Measure carefully

Very happy with how clean it looks with the black mesh and sitting flush with the rimless tank. I think the custom acrylic lids (besides being expensive and having long lead times) are much more visually obtrusive as they refract light outwards.