cindygao0217 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 i am going to make a diy aquarium top and I don't know where to buy glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Most hardware stores carry glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 You still have another few days left on the Petco $1 per gallon tank sale... I bet youd pay as much for glass as for a ready made tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindygao0217 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I brought a 20 gallon tank from petco already but it doesn't come with a lid so I to put a lid and a light myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 ahh so the glass is for the lid? cool. I never thought of that.. I end up buying the glass canopys from "That fish place" but maybe nexttime Ill look into just buying glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindygao0217 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I found this diy at http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=42194 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Just curious. Why do you guys need lids? None of my tanks have lids and the light goes right on top of the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindygao0217 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 It because petco 1 dollar per gallon sale tank doesn't have lid or a light so I have to make one myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Just curious. Why do you guys need lids? None of my tanks have lids and the light goes right on top of the tank tops can help with evaporation, keep some critters in the tank and keep other critters (like a cat with a taste for shrimp and fish) out Some people just like having them. I wish my tanks could go topless, but some snails will go on 'walk abouts' and my cat would love to have shrimp for a snack lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 I would be afraid of what would get in the tank without a lid. Chemicals from cleaning, dog hair, hair spray.. who knows. I know lid can't keep it all out but it just feels safer. Crazyfishlady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindygao0217 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes I feel safe with lid because my dog eat a any of the shrimp since he eat everything he could get his hand into Crazyfishlady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammaknits02 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hardware stores will cut you double thick glass to whatever size you need. Then get some 3M command plastic hooks ant attach to the glass for handles. It will probably cost you less than $15.00. I had a piece cut for my 6 gallon bookshelf aquarium and between the glass and the hook for a handle, it cost me $8.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I went the dolllar a gallon route and bought a 10g then bought the allglass top for it. I have used Lexan on my rimless which works well and I could cut it myself. Having glass cut local is also very inexspensive and practical for odd sized tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 So I am sitting here with my dad and he is looking at that DYI link. He has a good question. that glass goes from end to end. How would you put your filter, air house, wires, heater ect in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindygao0217 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 It a sliding lid and you can move it back a little to let the filter in all that I can make a diy thread about after I get my supplies for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I just went to lowes and had them cut class to the sizes I wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 how much was it Green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 $6-$12 depending on size. It's just labeled as picture frame glass, and lowes cuts it for free to any size you want (homedepot wont so don't bother). I also use this glass for dividers since it does not need to hold the pressure of the water it wont ever be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 nice. My dad thought it looked like a fun project to make a lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 how much was it Green? I took down all the prices at Lowes when I was there. What size do you need? Also, look around on youtube, saw at least one vid on how to make a sliding type cover. I like Shrimpin' Granny's idea of the command hook , I have some clear ones I think would look great. I'd like to know: how accurate are the cuts when done at Lowes? And then, can you use some type of dremel attachment to smooth the edges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 They have a large industrial blade to cut, but the best part about THEM cutting it is if they crack or chip the glass they get a new panel and start over (unlike mistakes made at home with handheld cuter lol). I never had issues with the edges but if you really wanna smooth it out use a fine grade sand paper and lightly go over the edges. If you do this I would advise to do it outside and wear some type of eye protection and one of the cheap paper paint mask to avoid breathing is small sand like particles. Like I said I have never sanded the ones they cut but it's up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Glass is cheep but I'd rather have lexan polycarbonate top's. Much safer very hard to break but cost more. RyeGuy411 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evabug1 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Where do you get lexan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Where do you get lexan? Home Depot sells it in a few sizes. evabug1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ideally you would want thinker 1/4 to1/2 inch depending on tank size lexan to prevent bowing, it also has the advantages of being able to be cut and drilled to make room for airlines/filtration hoses or ventilation. evabug1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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