AJE Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 What kind of lids do you all recommend for a 10 gallon? I'm not really a fan of hoods because they restrict options for lights. So yeah, I would like to hear what lids you all like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 DIY made from double walled polycarbonate, the kind they use for greenhouses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I couldn’t get double walled polycarbonate at my local hardware store, but they sold me a diffuser panel used for old school office light fixtures. It’s working great so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 If you want clear I've had clear lids cut to size at my local plastics business. They cut me a piece of acrylic (but I already had the rails to glue on so it fit the tank. Plastic/Acrylic comes in all colors too so if you wanted something different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I have some acrylic lids. They all seem to warp after a few weeks, so I wouldn't recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShelton Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I use solid polycarbonate instead of acrylic. It does not warp from the water, but it will sag on big spans. I have not had much issue with 10gallon tanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 It would also depend on how thick the acrylic is, and whether you're using hot lights. I don't have any issues with acrylic- and I run smaller tanks. I could see how any sort of semi flexible/thinner material would be an issue on larger tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 If you are only trying to keep the fish in, and the cat out of the aquarium, than the egg crate version of the office light panel is rigid and easy to cut to size. Depending on the type of food, you may be able to feed the fish without removing the lid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 This is the one I purchased off Amazon. I have a planted tank so I needed it to allow light penetration. It fits my 10-gallon rimmed tank perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bru Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 I cut out some egg crate from home depot to make lids for smaller tanks and it works well, granted there's evaporation. I'd say the standard 10 gallon glass lids they sell at pet shops is still probably the best. Sorry, I have the lid ajar in the picture because I'm working on the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJE Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Tanked said: If you are only trying to keep the fish in, and the cat out of the aquarium, than the egg crate version of the office light panel is rigid and easy to cut to size. Depending on the type of food, you may be able to feed the fish without removing the lid. Yes, all I need a lid for is to keep kills from jumping and allow light in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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