SilverWolf Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hi guys!I want to make a screen lid for my 10G cause I'm not a fan of the glass top I have. I have Kuhli Loaches so I need to have a lid! I was thinking of a framed screen cover that overhangs the rim of the tank. Has anyone ever done a screen lid? Suggestions? Tips? I've never done this and will be flying by the seat of my pants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cainechow Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Make a frame out of: http://www.homedepot.ca/product/metal-angle-satin-clear-3-4-inch-x-3-4-inch-x-8-feet/944255 and http://www.homedepot.ca/product/8x1-2-ss-pan-hd-socket-metal-screw/956766 Then cut some window screen to size and glue with silicone on the underside of the frame. http://www.homedepot.ca/product/fiberglass-screen-precut-36-inch-x40-inch/982423 If you make the frame smaller than the rim, then it can sit on the same lip that the glass top used to sit on. If you make it bigger, then it can sit over top. I'd opt for inside rim for a cleaner look. The only issue with the window type screen is it will block some of your light. Maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano85 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 I used lighting eggcrate. Like this (not my pic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cainechow Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Hah! I totally forgot about egg crate. It is also available in chrome. I'd go that way for sure. It is so easy and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Hah! I totally forgot about egg crate. It is also available in chrome. I'd go that way for sure. It is so easy and cheap. It use to come in chrome & gold and was called parabolic louvers in the lighting industry it is designed to direct light straight down another bonus. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Another idea would be go to The Habitat for Humanity store and get a screen frame for about 3 bucks. Pull out the screen and gasket, cut the metal to the length you want and reassemble. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWolf Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks guys!! That egg crate stuff, where can I check it out? Wouldn't the loaches be able to get through it? I have 2 that are confirmed jumpers which is why I got the glass top, but I hate the link bars in it and they run right through my light so I'm loosing light there already. I was thinking a wider screen cut, so the lil squares in it aren't so close together to allow better light to go through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cainechow Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Egg crate is available from the Home Despot and if you can't find fancy chrome there, they have it at Industrial Plastic and Paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWolf Posted May 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks cainechow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceturf Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Is egg crate called egg crate at the stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverWolf Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hah! I totally forgot about egg crate. It is also available in chrome. I'd go that way for sure. It is so easy and cheap. It use to come in chrome & gold and was called parabolic louvers in the lighting industry it is designed to direct light straight down another bonus. :thumbs: I did a google search as eggcrate and it came up.. Otherwise ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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