Top Lids

  While others consider  fish tank top covers  indispensable tank accessories, these are some hobbyists who forgo them. Aquarium lids help in preventing fish from jumping out of tanks as well as in maintaining thermal stability inside and also slows the rate of evaporation. Aquarium lids are easily available commercially, but a lot of aquarium hobbyists build their own. By using an acrylic sheet, rather than glass, you can allow much light to penetrate into the tank. Step 1 Use a measuring tape to measure the rim of your aquarium. Be careful while measuring the outside dimensions, as the lid covers the rim on all sides. Step 2 Draw a clear outline of the aquarium rim on the acrylic using a permanent marker or a felt-tip pen, making the straightedge as a guide. In practice, the markings should prisicely be made on the protective film covering the acrylic so that it comes off when you are done. If the film is not there, use a masking tape for covering the general area where the lines go,

  Aquarium top covers  are under-appreciated, yet an essential, part of your tank setup. Perhaps you must have heard the terms hood, lid, and canopy and wondered if they are all words referring to the same thing. If they are not the same, then which one do you need, and does it suit your aquarium? Let’s see what makes the three different from each other and also what are the key uses of each.   1. Glass Lids   Glass  water box lids  are generally the most effective, durable, and versatile types of  aquarium covers . They fit snugly for preventing evaporation and are easy to clean, and they are even more durable than plastic. Glass covers may fall on a bit more expensive side than plastic hoods, but they are well worth the additional expense.   While purchasing a glass lid, you need to assure that it comes with a back strip that allowing you to make custom cutouts for adding a filter along with some other accessories. They are typically vinyl and can be cut with scissors or even with a