DIY sealed wooden hood

[cbarnes1987]

hi all, i have just got myself a bargain... this tank http://www.aquatlantis.com/uk-frame-produtos.php?id_produto=46 second hand from ebay for £30 but....
there is no lid at all. i tried glass at the back for the lighting tubes to sit on and perspex at the front but of course the perspex bends under the weight of the water drops and the humidity from the water.
So im now thinking some type of sealed wood lid but could do with some ideas from you guys. thanks for your help

 

[Knowdafish]

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[john73738]

Nice find,

Check out the 20 gallon thread in my sig line. I built a hood for my 20g tank for fun.

Have fun, Post Pics

 

[cbarnes1987]

Nice find,

Check out the 20 gallon thread in my sig line. I built a hood for my 20g tank for fun.

Have fun, Post Pics

yeah i found your 20g lid, very cool

wondering how you kept your lighting dry because that was the only bit you didnt show lol

also what did you seal the wood with? thanks

 

[cbarnes1987]

these are pics of what it looks like at the moment... see my problem? the perspex has a life of its own! ignore the crappy row of leds i have while im replacing my strip bulb

 

[cbarnes1987]

and heres what i am thinking...
though...
1. what wood do you suggest?
2. what sealer would you use?

thanks

oh and the new pic of the tank was just there so i could picture it better lol