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jostafew 11-17-2011 04:53 AM

Anyone know where to find these lid clips?
 
Hey everyone, I'm hoping someone can tell me where to find these nifty clear plastic clips that will hold a glass lid on a rimless tank? Thanks in advance!

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/...f/LidClips.jpg

Myka 11-17-2011 02:22 PM

That is absolutely brilliant! I don't like the look of those particular clips (way too bulky), but I'm going to steal this idea and build my own out of some acrylic.

jostafew 11-17-2011 04:06 PM

I was thinking about building from acrylic as well if I can't find them pre-built. It looks like they have both corner pieces as well as a simpler profile for the straight edges of the tank. I agree the corners are kinda bulky but the straight edge pieces are perfect. Four of those on the sides of a rimless tank would be hardly noticeable!

badfish! 11-17-2011 04:14 PM

I have those straight edge clips on my tank, its a 5 gallon nano from ecoexotic, they might sell the clips seperatly.

www.ecoxotic.com

jostafew 11-17-2011 04:30 PM

Awesome, thanks badfish! I've sent a request to Ecoxotic to find out how I can get my hands on them.

Jackie 11-17-2011 07:15 PM

I got mine from ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Tan...item2a0d17bca6

jostafew 11-18-2011 02:44 AM

Sweet, thanks for the tip!

Reef Pilot 11-18-2011 03:15 PM

Easy to make with scraps of lexan. It bends in a vice, like aluminum, without breaking, and holds it shape. I learned this from my plane building.

I use it also for tank tops instead of plexi. Has very good light transmission qualities.

NU-2reef 11-18-2011 03:57 PM

My 34g solana came with those so I assume any retailer who deals with current USA will know how to get some for you.

smokinreefer 11-19-2011 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot (Post 651565)
Easy to make with scraps of lexan. It bends in a vice, like aluminum, without breaking, and holds it shape. I learned this from my plane building.

I use it also for tank tops instead of plexi. Has very good light transmission qualities.

hmmm, do you think lexan is a good option for a tank cover? and where would i get it from in the GVRD? i need to make some tank covers for my 180.
thanks!


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