Tops/ Lid

[zawada]

I want to cover my tank..I can get Home depot to cut glass tops for me.. However, I don't know where to purchase the plastic to make te top open and close. I am in need of three glass tops that measure 22x16. I want to purchase the plastic so my measurements can be adjusted accordingly.

Thanks for the help in advance

 

[isde02]

You can find the strips on ebay, its sold by the length

 

[zawada]

Awesome thanks...

 

[mopani]

not ot hijack but what is proper name of plastic
, lol I am in same boat

 

[flowerhorn81]

I have used plexiglass and cut it myself once I measured the top of the top openings of the tank.

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[zawada]

But will the plexi glass block some of the light? Did you use the same type of strips for the covers?

 

[Gill Blue]

you can get the pieces cut a little oversize - front to back - and set the rear of the front one on top of the front of the other. then you have a sliding top.

 

[flowerhorn81]

That I am not sure of because the light had a two tube strip.

 

[deeda]

It is called a back plastic strip for the rear of the tanks where the filter equipment or wires can enter/exit the tank. The pieces to permit opening the front section of the glass is called a hinge.

You can purchase them for either 1/8" or 3/16" thick glass panels. I bought mine from drsfostersmith online.