Tank Lid

[funkychunks88]

Just bought a 72" x 24" tank and I am looking at getting a lid made which obviously takes a while. Do you guys have any suggestions on a temporary night lid that I can create for something this big? Tank is not euro braced or anything. Just trying to avoid my eel jumping out at night.

 

[littlefoxx]

Ive done acrylic sheets and weighed them down as a temporary lid for mu eels

 

[REEFRIED!]

I have a D&D lid. I believe they sell one for 72” tanks. It works great, easy to build, cheap and sturdy.

 

[Cell]

Lexan/polycarbonate sheet from Menards/Home Depot. Not super cheap though.

 

[exnisstech]

If the eel isn't tiny maybe a couple of sheets of eggcrate with some weights on top? It won't bow like a large sheet of acrylic and also will let the tank breathe.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I kinda did a DIY lid. I got one of those screen door makers from Lowe’s/Home Depot. And ended up cutting it to the size of my tank. Worked out really well and it’s easy to move on and off of the tank.