Tank Cover - What are people doing?

[Richard Kagen]

Hello-Starting to design my SCA 120 build and thinking about a cover. I have had good luck with my 60 rimless cube using a glass top and ceiling hung light as long as I keep the glass clean. What are people doing:
- black egg crate (any idea whereto buy it locally)
- white HD egg crate
- glass
- net or screen (can anyone share specifics as I have not done this)
Nothing I hate more than losing a fish to the carpet (lost 3 diamond gobbies, one of my favorite fish, in the last year even with the glass top, those guys can really find a hole)

 

[daves-reef]

I have been using clear screen DIY from BRS.

Clear Screens For Aquarium Tops - Bulk Reef Supply

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There are other sources too.

 

[JimN]

Are you looking at only DIY options? Or are you willing to spend some money?

 

[Richard Kagen]

Are you looking at only DIY options? Or are you willing to spend some money?

Willing to do a commercial solution where it makes sense within reason...

 

[Slombardi]

I used these guys. More expensive than a DIY, but finished product is clean.

ClearView Lids - The Difference is Clear and the answer is here!

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[bwils]

I use DD jumpguard, it's a good fit and pretty reasonably priced DIY option. Make sure you get the pro model with the brace.

 

[Kcote]

Clear view lid

 

[Aros]

+1 on the clear view. Worth the money and the wait.

 

[Richard Kagen]

Does not look like they offer one for SCA 120

 

[Aros]

They do custom cuts. You just gotta send them a picture and measurements of what you want.

 

[JimN]

I plan on buying mine from https://safetoplids.com/. They have a cool integrated laser optical moonlight as an option. I am not sure what the cost is. I have a 90 gallon and my guess it that it will be +$300. I am still setting up my tank so I haven't ordered it yet.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

I have the BRS DIY kit, and am happy with it. I made mine 3" too narrow and then created a separate 3" piece with a missing piece of frame to allow my powerhead cords through easily.

 

[thespsguy]

My fish does not jump anymore, so not even clear screen I don't use anymore. But I did all from homedepot aluminium frame screen with clear plastic I bought from amazon. It's many videos, here it's one

 

[Blader1234]

My fish does not jump anymore, so not even clear screen I don't use anymore. But I did all from homedepot aluminium frame screen with clear plastic I bought from amazon. It's many videos, here it's one

I did the same thing but I used hot glue on the seams as well to help hold it in place.

 

[LTibbs77]

Clear vue for sure, best option in my opinion. I have one on a waterbox and one on another seapora. Both fit excellent and are great quality

 

[1spotpooalot]

What's a cover? ;-)