Shrimpee Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 What are some good aquarium lids for a 20 Gallon long that allows canister filter tubing and it will also allow the most light in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjoma Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I like the aqueon versa tops. It looks like the 30x12 one fits a 20 long. There's a plastic strip at the back that you can drill holes through for tubing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 all of the aqueon versatops are basically cut to "not fit correctly" based on a weird issue. It's a long story, but you would have a 1/4" gap across the whole length of the lid as well as the plastic strip to work with. They will all work fine with any hob or canister hose fittings, assuming you can attach them to the glass or potentially the fluval canister where it has the mounting brackets you attach on the rim to keep the correct bend radium. Welcome to the forums @Shrimpee! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpee Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 8:41 PM, Ninjoma said: I like the aqueon versa tops. It looks like the 30x12 one fits a 20 long. There's a plastic strip at the back that you can drill holes through for tubing. I tried the aqueon versa top and it didn't have much space between the back panel and the lid door for my light to go on the tank as I have two thick lights. It kept making my light slide everywhere over the tank. On 5/6/2023 at 8:52 PM, nabokovfan87 said: all of the aqueon versatops are basically cut to "not fit correctly" based on a weird issue. It's a long story, but you would have a 1/4" gap across the whole length of the lid as well as the plastic strip to work with. They will all work fine with any hob or canister hose fittings, assuming you can attach them to the glass or potentially the fluval canister where it has the mounting brackets you attach on the rim to keep the correct bend radium. Welcome to the forums @Shrimpee! 🙂 Yea I noticed that but it doesn't bother me but the light being blocked is a big issue for me and my plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I would recommend getting a sheet of thicker glass cut or a thick piece of lexan (not acrylic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjoma Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 The other thing I've done is get a piece of glass cut to the size I want from this seller on amazon https://a.co/d/b0lXt9y Then just stuck an adhesive handle to it to help slide it on and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpee Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 If I get a custom cut glass pane which thickness should I get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I'm wishy washy on the Aqueon glass tops. They work, but don't always fit right, they're heavy and they're a pain to clean. The advantage is you don't have to do any DIY, just head down to the Petco and pick one up. The polycarbonate sheets are are good option for DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpee Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 9:53 PM, Patrick_G said: I'm wishy washy on the Aqueon glass tops. They work, but don't always fit right, they're heavy and they're a pain to clean. The advantage is you don't have to do any DIY, just head down to the Petco and pick one up. The polycarbonate sheets are are good option for DIY. That looks like it will work. I might try it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpee Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 Can the polycarbonate be replaced with plexiglass to make it clearer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 7:13 PM, Shrimpee said: Can the polycarbonate be replaced with plexiglass to make it clearer? It has a tendency to warp. I was also thinking about how many mesh/net tops I’ve seen lately. Some of them look great, and light transmission would be good. That might be an option. I think bulk reef supply sells a kit for different sized aquariums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) On 5/6/2023 at 6:45 PM, Shrimpee said: If I get a custom cut glass pane which thickness should I get I highly cherish my 75G lids. Glass on those is.... 5/16" thick 10G I measured is only 3/16" thick. (I believe the 20G lids are the same, but I didn't measure mine) I can if you need the difference. 30" is a long span, that's where the thicker glass really helps. Edited May 7, 2023 by nabokovfan87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/6/2023 at 6:14 PM, Ninjoma said: The other thing I've done is get a piece of glass cut to the size I want from this seller on amazon https://a.co/d/b0lXt9y OH SNAPS. Thank you for this!!!! On 5/6/2023 at 7:13 PM, Shrimpee said: Can the polycarbonate be replaced with plexiglass to make it clearer? Lexan would work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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