Anyone know where to find these lid clips?

badfish! · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 11-17-2011, 07:15 PM

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

jostafew · #4 11-18-2011, 02:44 AM

Sweet, thanks for the tip!

Reef Pilot · #5 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 · #6 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 · #7 11-19-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reef Pilot

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!

Nano · #8 11-19-2011, 07:41 AM

if you want to buy my 8 gallon fluval flora it has some

Reef Pilot · #9 11-19-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinreefer

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!

That's what I use for my covers. Easy to drill, or cut, just use a tin snip. You can bend angles in it if you want and they hold their shape. It is very tough material, and you don't need a very thick sheet. I use the 1/16" size. If you have a large expanse to cover, just bend a very slight angle at the ends, and it will prevent bowing in the middle.

Can buy it at Industrial Plastics, Home Depot, and probably lots of other places. Another name is Polycarbonate sheet. Some places may have smaller scrap pieces available. Store people might call it plexiglass, but it is very different as I've mentioned.