DIY Aquarium tops/ lids

[Mugwump]

Michelle said woohoo I'll let you know when I'm ready.

LOL......I'm not sure about this weekend, but next weekend might work?? anyway, we'll figure something out....thanks

[BillT]

I think BillT said he made his lids out of that material too???

Yes I did. Its made out of polycarbonate, great stuff. Polycarbonate doesn't warp from humidity on one side like acrylic will either. Its also easy to drill.
The normal sheets from places like home depot is 8 mm thick. I spent a lot of time looking for think, lighter, cheaper material and found it a Gemplers, a greenhouse supply website. With the shipping of a few full sized sheets, it was cheaper than it would have been for the thicker stuff at home depot.(http://www.gemplers.com/product/171480/Twin-Wall-6mm-Clear).

Afterwards I found a local plastic supply place could have ordered it for me and it probably would have been even cheaper.

I like the little hook handle Aron. Nice quick easy cheap solution.

[b125killer]

I found it at http://www.menards.com/main/mobile/building-materials/roofing-soffits-gutters/roofing/specialty-roofing/multilite-6-mm-clear-4-x-8-twin-wall-polycarbonate/p-1485866-c-5819.htm said it's in stock too. There less than a mile from me. 

[wsantia1]

I found it at http://www.menards.com/main/mobile/building-materials/roofing-soffits-gutters/roofing/specialty-roofing/multilite-6-mm-clear-4-x-8-twin-wall-polycarbonate/p-1485866-c-5819.htm said it's in stock too. There less than a mile from me. 

They have them in stock by me also for 42.00 with an 11% rebate.  4 x 8 panels.

[Mugwump]

How's the light diffusion for plants and fish colors?....does it refract somewhat ??

[Mugwump]

How's the light diffusion for plants and fish colors?....does it refract somewhat ??

bumping this question....

[P4Angels]

I does some.... but nothing that my 55 planted would notice it.. All the Plants continue to flourish..

[Mugwump]

ok, good to know....I figure the LED's will penetrate fine then...they're more like little spot lights....perhaps I'll do a trial piece/cover to make sure?