brunoboy650 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 What are you using to cover your tanks? I will be using a canister filter so need a top I can cut and I also want to be able to cover to help aide in evaporation. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I bought a glass top at Petco during $1/gallon when I purchased my 40B. I think it was an Aqueon, but I'm not 100% positive. I think it was just north of $30. Something like this: http://www.petsolutions.com/C/Aquarium-Hoods-Canopies/I/Aqueon-Versa-Tops.aspx?CAWELAID=1630126578&CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=CKD1yr3d8L0CFckWMgodHEIAug I have little to no evaporation, and the back plastic can be cut (I used a Dremel) to fit anything that needs to extend into the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Although I don't have a 40B, I use these covers for most of my tanks. http://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Glass-Plastic-Sheets-Polycarbonate-Sheets/LEXAN/N-5yc1vZc9wsZ5tg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunoboy650 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks to both of you, both are pretty expensive for what it is huh. My tank is 36x18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 I do the same as shrimple minded and get the glass canopy tops. I have always found it to be a cheap solution so I guess expensive is all in who is looking at it. For a cheaper solution you can make your own glass top . Do a search on this forum. There is a string about building a do it yourself top for cheaper than buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunoboy650 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 thank you!, i dont know if the glass tops that are made for the tank have openings for the canister filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinyplants Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 The glass versa tops have a clear plastic section that you can cut out holes for the filtration you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunoboy650 Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 sounds good thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotKelly Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 i've always been cheap and used these http://www.homedepot.com/p/Suntuf-26-in-x-8-ft-Polycarbonate-Roofing-Panel-in-Clear-101697/100021329?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-206395286-_-100021329-_-N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellcr Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I will be moving to this material over the winter. Some tanks will get a solid sheet, others will have the front glass lid section replaced. If you keep it away from hot lights, it doesn't warp. A friend of mine has used this material for years and years without replacement. It is easy to cut and drill. Chris http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=38911&catid=873 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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