I had to do it...

[derekp]

I built a top for my 700 today because I am super paranoid about one of my beloveds jumping out in the middle of the night. I built the top in two halves so that it will open on either side. Technically only one side opens because the filter goes through the other side. I also put my new florida gar in there now that he cant jump out. some pics!

 

[Zfishies]

awesome! what you gna add next?

 

[derekp]

Thanks. Probably some nice size cichla. I have a friend that is selling two 18" cichlas but Im not sure what kind they are. I am pretty sure monos but it doesn't matter to me, I want them either way.

 

[nes999]

whats the lid made out of?

 

[derekp]

pvc and fiberglass mesh, same material I used on top of my 300 gallon.

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

Looks like PVC with some type of mesh.

 

[drlower]

is the pvc that flexible or did you heat it or something?

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

Lol, I'm late but got it right on the head. Looks very well built.

 

[derekp]

I didn't heat it. I used 3/4 inch pvc bent around the outside and down the middle. I used 90 degree elbows to take some stress out. I clamped the two sides to a 1 1/2 piece of pvc so that it stayed straight down the middle. Also used tie wraps for a little more strength. The whole thing cost me just under $30.

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

Nothing like a good and cheap DIY.