Lids for 220

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ElectricBlueSeanBurch

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I bought a 220 off CL almost 2 years ago and it came with everything but lids. Can't really complain because I got a complete setup with everything else for $250. So I got some lids cut out of plexi and thought the problem was solved. Well the plexi droops after about a week. and i have to keep flipping them and its a pain in the butt! It causes a couple of problems. Because I lack a hinged lid I have to run 3 24" lights so I can move one to open the plexi and lean it the wall. I want to get either 2 48" or a double 72" light strip but until I solve the lid problem I will remain poorly lit. Also I run a magnum 350 canister with the porit foam mod for extra bio and circulation. And having to flip the lids also means having to move the inlet and output for the magnum. And also I have a 18" fire eel (Doug) and as the lids droop I worry he will try and squeze out the gap. I have talked to a few glass shops, and none of them seemed interested in making me glass lids with the cut outs i needed. Anyone know where I can fine 2 lids that are 23.25"x24" and hinged? Or is there anything else I could do? the tank has 2 24" openings and a 24" center brace in the middle.
 
I am by no means trying to sell a service.

Blazen808, over on *** is advertising in the "For Sale" section that he or she cuts custom glass. Not the thin crap that you will get from your local hardware store either.

I have never personally used his or her services before, but a lot of people left comments regarding the nice work.
 
There is places on ebay that sell them also...if you need them pm and i'll link you and nice to see you around :)
 
There is places on ebay that sell them also...if you need them pm and i'll link you and nice to see you around :)

I'm not an ebay fan...although you building me a canopy like yours would totally solve my problems chris. Don't forget the piano hinges.:ROFL:
 
i second the canopy haha..u could build doug a beach and place to chill when he felt adventurous! lol jk, but i may know a friend if ur serious about the canopy lil brother. shoulda asked as u know i have a friend that does EVERYTHING
 
I'm not an ebay fan...although you building me a canopy like yours would totally solve my problems chris. Don't forget the piano hinges.:ROFL:

You provide the wood and supplies and I have the tools to bring with me and we can knock it out in one day. Not that hard to do :)
 
You make me a list of what wood and supplies I would need (I am as good at breathing underwater as I am with wood working). We could do it at my place if you wanted and you could see my tank, help me build it, pick up a dozen HRP's or so. And I'll provide the beverages of your choosing! Do you have lidds under your canopy or is it just open?
 
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