Red Sea DIY mesh lid Kits

[RWhitt907]

I saw a few Red Sea diy mesh lid kits online, does anyone have some for a rimmed 75 gallon and would it work well with an Aquaclear 110 HOB?

 

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I have built several. On my bigger tanks I build them in three pieces so they are easier to handle. With the cut out kits you can make it work around many obstacles.
Here’s some pics.
Sorry about the blues it is late and lights are winding down. Also it has been freezing so I haven’t taken them out side to hose off the salt creep. Usually not that bad, but I was running air stones in it while it was fallow.

 

[RWhitt907]

I have built several. On my bigger tanks I build them in three pieces so they are easier to handle. With the cut out kits you can make it work around many obstacles.
Here’s some pics.
Sorry about the blues it is late and lights are winding down. Also it has been freezing so I haven’t taken them out side to hose off the salt creep. Usually not that bad, but I was running air stones in it while it was fallow.

I like the look. Does your water evaporate pretty quick with the mesh tops? And would you suggest an ATO?

 

[52728299]

Always an ato :)

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

I use the red sea kits. I actually buy the biggest kit and use them on several tanks with buying the z cut outs and extra corners etc. You just need a chop saw. Also I bought some black screen instead.

 

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Yes I’m sure it evaporates a lot, but I have my ATO running straight from my RODI so I can’t tell you how much.
Positives to that is even in the summer my tank temp stays good.