Screen Top? Need help finding one

[zer213]

Need help finding this one. Ive got a 90 gal aquarium for my BP (it was free) and Im almost done with setting up her new digs except Im having trouble finding a good screen top. Size is 48 1/2" x 19 1/2". Any ideas?

[stephanbakir]

Screen tops might make it hard to manage the humidity, and they can easily cause nose rub.
That being said, if you really want to you can go to any hardware stoor and buy window screening, or fine mesh and build a frame out of wood.

[infernalis]

Cut a sheet of 3/4 plywood to fit, leave 1/2 inch extra and attach 1/2 inch moulding around the outside to keep it stable. Then you can drill holes for air,lights,heaters, etc...

Make it nice, add a hinged door. Get creative.

[zer213]

Nah, Ive got the humidity down pat on her current one so Im just going to go to a larger scale same idea. I use a piece of tempered glass that I got out of a refrigerator and the remaining few inches I uses a bandana to regulate the humidity. All of that is placed on top of the mesh screen. A layer Sani-chips on the bottom of the tank and a layer of cypress bed on top keeps it perfect.
Just not sure about keeping a wood top secure, the metal lock clips for her current one are awesome. Nose rub is no concern, she prefers rubbing on glass and driftwood.

[zer213]

Originally Posted by infernalis

Cut a sheet of 3/4 plywood to fit, leave 1/2 inch extra and attach 1/2 inch moulding around the outside to keep it stable. Then you can drill holes for air,lights,heaters, etc...

Make it nice, add a hinged door. Get creative.

Now that I started brainstorming I could use (2) 1/2" pieces of plywood sandwiched together with mesh in between, jig saw cut 2 holes for lights (day light and night/black light) and one for ventilation and humidity/heat control.

Not a bad idea, and it would keep more light and heat inside then a screen top with tempered glass.

thanks infernalis! Time to hit Lowes.

OH OH OH and I can add a bathroom exaust fan with a thermostat to auto regulate the temperature

HOORAY, I SMELL A PROJECT THATS GOING TO UPSET MY GF!

[stephanbakir]

Careful with fans, they can make it difficult to maintain a temp gradient.

[presspirate]

Originally Posted by infernalis

Cut a sheet of 3/4 plywood to fit, leave 1/2 inch extra and attach 1/2 inch moulding around the outside to keep it stable. Then you can drill holes for air,lights,heaters, etc...

Make it nice, add a hinged door. Get creative.

I was going to suggest that. Great minds and all.....

[infernalis]

a fan would drive away any humidity you maintain?? no fans....

[zer213]

True on the fans, unless....


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