Tank cover

[Something Fishy]

What do you guys/gals use for a tank cover?

We are going to purchase some new lights and trying to decide how to keep fish from jumping. Right now we have the plain jane tank covers with regular florscent lights.

Any good sites to purchase from?

Thanks for the help.

 

[NaH2O]

If you are looking to prevent the fish from jumping out, you can purchase egg-crate from Home Depot, etc. you can also DIY your own canopy relatively cheap.

 

[Something Fishy]

I am searching google now, but know of any good DIY canopies for a 55 gallon?

 

[BoomerD]

Try here:
OzReef

One of the best DIY sites out there.

 

[Gina]

The front half of the tank has the original glass piece on it while, the other half is egg crate. You can buy the egg crate at any of your local home improvement stores like Home Depot.

 

[wooddood]

i dont use a cover but i agree on the egg crate,home depot=lowes very cheap and easy project.

 

[SaltyQueen]

I have an all-glass aquarium hinged cover on mine- like this:
(The front flips open for feeding, etc, and the back strip is plastic, so you can cut holes in it for any tubing or equipment that may stick out).

 

[Scooterman]

This crate works for me but still not fool proof as I had a determined Yellow Hog jump through it. I cut the crate to fit the top completely, then remove for necessary equipment, then I sat over a trash can while watching TV and with a good pair of cutting pliers made this pattern, which allows more light through. Home Depot had it in the lighting department, as it is fluorescent lighting covers your using.

 

[MojosReef]

Here is a link to my 80g top. Maybe it will give you some Ideas.
80g Top