I have a 180 with full glass tops and a canopy. I want to house a Black Aro in it. Do I need additonal locks for the lids? I am worried after hearing how prone to jumping they are. The lids I have are glass and pretty heavy, and the canopy is wood and totally covers the top of the tank. Should I fabricate additional methods of securing the lids??
Arowana tank lid securement?
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a friend suggested that i put a hinge lock on the lid to secure it.
I agree with the acrylic top being better than glass.
Right now i weight my glass with a rock , a huge submersible pump and several large bottles filled with antichlorine. I have 2 aros around 15 and bigger, and i sometimes fear for the day that they try to jump.
I agree with the acrylic top being better than glass.
Right now i weight my glass with a rock , a huge submersible pump and several large bottles filled with antichlorine. I have 2 aros around 15 and bigger, and i sometimes fear for the day that they try to jump.
how thick of acrylic would you guys use for the top? Also would you use normal aquarium hindges and stuff?
i have a standard light hood with an acrylic lens cover
id say its about a quarter of an inch thick
id say its about a quarter of an inch thick
Hinge locks work great, I used them with eels, they are discrete and cheap, you can buy them at glass shops and some hardware stores.