Spaghider Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 (edited) First of all, I’m a first time poster (have had this account for a few weeks though) so hello forum! With that out of the way, I’ve been looking for a good DIY option for an aquarium lid. I’ve been trying to find a good lid for my tank (12” x 6” x 8”), but I’m nervous they won’t fit. So I thought that if I made a DIY lid, I could properly customize and size it it to ensure the lid would fit! Are there any easy options? Edited March 16 by Spaghider another slight typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 3/16/2024 at 3:48 PM, Spaghider said: First of all, I’m a first time poster (have had this account for a few weeks though) so hello forum! With that out of the way, I’ve been looking for a good DIY option for an aquarium lid. I’ve been trying to find a good lid for my tank (12” x 6” x 5”), but I’m nervous they won’t fit. So I thought that if I made a DIY lid, I could properly customize and size it it to ensure the lid would fit! Are there any easy options? Some cut a sheet of polycarbonate for a lid. If you have a Lowe's or HomeDepot check them out. @Spaghider 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaghider Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 That seems like it should work! Would it be pre-cut or would I have to cut it myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 3/16/2024 at 4:17 PM, Spaghider said: That seems like it should work! Would it be pre-cut or would I have to cut it myself? Tbh not sure but they may possibly cut it for you. @Spaghider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelplessNewbie Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 (edited) We use greenhouse sheets, as mentioned above. Cory has a youtube video on this. Here is a photo of mine (lid was lifted a little because I had some airline wedged in there): https://forum.aquariumcoop.com/topic/33733-helplessnewbies-20g-planted-tank/?do=findComment&comment=321291 Edited March 18 by HelplessNewbie 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rube_Goldfish Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 On 3/16/2024 at 4:17 PM, Spaghider said: That seems like it should work! Would it be pre-cut or would I have to cut it myself? I cut mine with a utility knife (though it might end up using up all of a new blade). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanked Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 If your only purpose is to keep the fish in, than light diffusers 'egg crate' used in ceiling fixtures are easy to cut for <$20. You can add water and feed the critters without removing the lid. Don't buy the shiny chrome version. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bsquared Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Second for the twin wall polycarbonate (greenhouse) sheets. They come in 2'x4' sections and can be customized however you want to cut them. I cut them to rough size using a circular saw and then used a utility knife to cut slots for cords and filters. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anodyne99 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 I have gone through various types of glass and acrylic sheeting lid options. At first I was buying sheets off of the internet and cutting them myself, but I found it too difficult to control the blade to get the precise cuts I wanted. I also found that the 1/8 inch sheets I bought bowed when exposed to the warm water of my aquariums. I ended up finding a plastics store near me that would custom cut 1/4 inch acrylic sheets. They will do cutouts and drill holes for airlines and easy lifting as well. With the 1/4 inch thickness there is no bowing and the insulation is terrific. I do have one custom cut glass lid, but don't like it as well as it's much heavier, more awkward to work with, and there is always the worry that I will bonk it the wrong way and shatter it. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgb_aquarium Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 (edited) Try the picture frame aisle from Walmart. Edited March 27 by rgb_aquarium 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Check the ones I made using polycarbonate very nice ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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