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Originally posted by mwrager
Well it looks good. I might add that you want to make it easy to remove. Because you will need to clean the salt off of it 2 to 3 times a week. Also you want to keep the cover as clear as possible and do not use any cleaner to clean the cover. That way the light can get into the tank. Also I would keep an eye on the temp. Most of us use a fan that blows across the top of the water to remove heat. The problem with the fan is we all have a problem with evaporation. |
Thanks for the info. After the modifications I made, its extremely easy to remove the cover. I lift off the lights, and lift of the cover. It doesn't interfer with any of the cables now. I may have to cut open the round hole as well, so that if there is tubing that goes thru it, that it doesn't come in the way. But I'll probably do that once I start building my HOT fuge, skimmer, whatever.
See the two slots above? I made those to fit my hand, to lift up on the cover. There are 2 of these slots on both sides, so its really easy to lift up on the cover. The bigger hole also fits my hydrometer perfect to test the salinity every now and then.
I'm thinking about making another hole, and installing a computer fan on the top to blow air under, which will come out thru the various other holes, and the waves. This would keep air moving over the top of the water constantly, and to remove heat.
I found just wiping it down with hot water keeps it nice and clean, then once it dries, I rewipe it to remove any water marks, and its crystal clear.