Octo Lids™

[ourcoralreef]

Actually, I first started using rubber spline 7 years ago. then I got a lot of requests for clear screws. now it's trending back to the spline.

Spline is a real pain to route and keep it from coming out i like the screw idea if i did it myself that's the way i would go

 

[cromag27]

How would light penetrate
thats why i thought it was making acrylic into a grid sort of like a transparent diffuser (stuff we use as cheap frag racks)
The only other stuff i can think of is plastic chicken wire the flat plastic netting but that's not transparent and wouldn't look good

 

[ourcoralreef]

Very blurry photo can't really make anything out

 

[cromag27]

Each has positives and negatives from a fabrication standpoint. spline looks cleaner but screws make it easier to replace the netting.

Spline is a real pain to route and keep it from coming out i like the screw idea if i did it myself that's the way i would go

 

[ourcoralreef]

Each has positives and negatives from a fabrication standpoint. spline looks cleaner but screws make it easier to replace the netting.

Do you charge the same for spline and screws
Also do you put a liquid glass after the spline so it doesn't come out on its own

 

[cromag27]

Same price. I don't use liquid glass as that would make it more permanent. I use certain techniques to keep it in place. or so I hope! lol.

Do you charge the same for spline and screws
Also do you put a liquid glass after the spline so it doesn't come out on its own

 

[ourcoralreef]

Same price. I don't use liquid glass as that would make it more permanent. I use certain techniques to keep it in place. or so I hope! lol.

Look into the liquid glass its a trick that many home screen makers use its like silicone only it comes out as one piece doesn't break apart

 

[cromag27]

I've played with it, but not for the lids as it hasn't been needed. but I guess the extra security wouldn't hurt.

Look into the liquid glass its a trick that many home screen makers use its like silicone only it comes out as one piece doesn't break apart

 

[ourcoralreef]

Ok now quote me for one of my tanks please [emoji16]

 

[cromag27]

Please fill out the quote form here.....

http://octoaquatics.com/octo-lids/

 

[KJAG]

Yes, but I don't know how practical it would be. the stuff I've seen is expensive and not very clear.

Reason for it not being clear? Just curious. I'll prob end up ordering a screen, as I need one, but admittedly the variations in the grid of screens under tension don't seem to have that uniform look (which I can live with if necessary and is just aesthetic.) Was just curious if another product is out there that's more uniform.

 

[cromag27]

The type of plastic they're made from. some are advertised as clear, but it's more opaque.

To achieve the most uniform pattern I would use spline. as I previously mentioned, I've gone back to the spline. and I use grey not the ugly black stuff.

Reason for it not being clear? Just curious. I'll prob end up ordering a screen, as I need one, but admittedly the variations in the grid of screens under tension don't seem to have that uniform look (which I can live with if necessary and is just aesthetic.) Was just curious if another product is out there that's more uniform.

 

[ourcoralreef]

Hard to fill out the form its for my small tank a bowfront 46g

 

[cromag27]

I would need a physical template or digital rendering.

Hard to fill out the form its for my small tank a bowfront 46g

 

[Reefinometry]

Wow these look great!

 

[rhygar666]

is it possible to ship it o germany? i got 2 salt , 1 freshwater with sump i need cover for also i got 8*39 w ati t5 and an kessil ap 700 led. is that too much heat or fine?

 

[cromag27]

sorry, no. and i have NEVER licensed my lid design to any other company.

is it possible to ship it o germany? i got 2 salt , 1 freshwater with sump i need cover for also i got 8*39 w ati t5 and an kessil ap 700 led. is that too much heat or fine?

 

[cromag27]

made a lid for this sweet drop tank.

 

[Katrina71]

Ever do these for an 8 gallon biocube? I'd like one for water changes.

 

[Katrina71]

Ever do these for an 8 gallon biocube? I'd like one for water changes.

Actually for a 9 year old.