As some of you know, I finally decided on my lighting for my 50g tank. I got the Fluval 3.0.
Trying to decide what lid would allow better light penetration?
I know no lid is best option for lighting a planted tank. However, I don't want to lose fish to jumping. Evaporation is also a big issue. Our apartment is super dry. My 29g has a full Aqueon lid and it loses over 1" / week.
What is everyone using and pros n cons of it?
Options:
Hinged glass lid with flip top (aqueon / sepora)
Hinged glass lid DIY (dep on the cost of custom cut glass)
Sliding glass lid DIY
Wire mesh lid (premade wire mesh lizard tank type lid)
Mesh lid DIY (made of either plastic craft mesh, fabric mesh)