This is what a real lid looks like *review*

[braaap]

So as some of you know I had a "potato chip lid" on my tank. I HATED it. Worst part about my tank. It was ugly. Poorly made. And just didn't look good. It did the job of keeping fish in but that is about it. So I ordered a OctoLid from Cromag. From order to delivery it took 2 weeks. I harassed him often with questions and suggestions for the lid. He custom tailored it to my specifications. They are rather simple dimensions but I wanted the mesh splined in and I didn't want black spline I wanted white, clear or grey. This thing turned out perfect. It was cheaper than Artfully Acrylic. It was built much faster than Artfully Acrylic. It supports a local forum member. Best of all it was much more personal than Artfully Acrylic. Cromag was great. Here are the pics of the before and after.



Before.

After!

Cromag is great. He answered all my questions for like 3 months no problem. He took some of my suggestions for the tops and made them even better. Great experience. NO these tops WILL NOT warp if you take care of them and use them properly.

 

[CamG]

Nice... I want / need one. I am upgrading my lights and that will require me removing my hood. That looks great !

 

[cromag27]

good time to mention that i hold the i.p. rights to these style of lids, and i have NEVER licensed them out to any other company. i started making these over 7 years ago before anyone else. do NOT fall for cheap rip-offs!

 

[Millhugh718]

thanks for the post, I almost went for AA

 

[KJAG]

good time to mention that i hold the i.p. rights to these style of lids, and i have NEVER licensed them out to any other company. i started making these over 7 years ago before anyone else. do NOT fall for cheap rip-offs!

What's the significance of i.p. rights?

Gonna have to score a lid soon for my 225

 

[Marc.The.Shark]

So as some of you know I had a "potato chip lid" on my tank. I HATED it. Worst part about my tank. It was ugly. Poorly made. And just didn't look good. It did the job of keeping fish in but that is about it. So I ordered a OctoLid from Cromag. From order to delivery it took 2 weeks. I harassed him often with questions and suggestions for the lid. He custom tailored it to my specifications. They are rather simple dimensions but I wanted the mesh splined in and I didn't want black spline I wanted white, clear or grey. This thing turned out perfect. It was cheaper than Artfully Acrylic. It was built much faster than Artfully Acrylic. It supports a local forum member. Best of all it was much more personal than Artfully Acrylic. Cromag was great. Here are the pics of the before and after.



Before.

After!

Cromag is great. He answered all my questions for like 3 months no problem. He took some of my suggestions for the tops and made them even better. Great experience. NO these tops WILL NOT warp if you take care of them and use them properly.

Uhh....told ya! Lol. Like the spline idea, wish I woulda thought of that!

 

[cromag27]

I had originally used spline in the beginning but people started requesting screws to make it easier to change the netting if needed. now spline is in demand.

Uhh....told ya! Lol. Like the spline idea, wish I woulda thought of that!

 

[cromag27]

Legalities.

What's the significance of i.p. rights?

Gonna have to score a lid soon for my 225

 

[Ezeke1]

good time to mention that i hold the i.p. rights to these style of lids, and i have NEVER licensed them out to any other company. i started making these over 7 years ago before anyone else. do NOT fall for cheap rip-offs!

Where do we go to get a quote?

 

[cromag27]

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

Where do we go to get a quote?

 

[bknapp]

My tank is Euro-Braced and I can't stand the tops laying on top could you make one of these lids for a Euro-Braced tank or am I out of luck?

 

[bknapp]

My tank is Euro-Braced and I can't stand the tops laying on top could you make one of these lids for a Euro-Braced tank or am I out of luck?

 

[cromag27]

Euro brace.

 

[bknapp]

Very nice!

 

[Chelle's Ocean]

Can you post this same pic under regular lighting?