Tank cover

[buddy]

hi, in the process of setting up my 3ft tank and so far it has been tiring but great fun!

can someone recommend a place where i can buy a black plastic tank cover for the tank? thanks!

[budak]

why do you need a cover? Just get a pair of light sets (either FL or PL) and place them on top.... that should be good enough. Have a look at those at NA Nature Aquarium.

[buddy]

it just seems that the PL lights are really bright and cause the whole living rm ceing to be illuminated - no need to switch on other lights any more!

[juggler]

Isn't that good that you can save on electricity?

Anyway, covering your tank will get it heated up pretty fast unless it has cooling from fans or chillers.

[learner]

[quote:7791c74200="juggler"]Isn't that good that you can save on electricity?

Anyway, covering your tank will get it heated up pretty fast unless it has cooling from fans or chillers.[/quote:7791c74200]

I agree on both juggler's point.... you may want to look here if u really intend to cover it up

just some mod that I did to my tank
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/phpBB...c&start=20

[vinz]

Same for my house, the tank lights are brighter then my living room lights.

If your tank lip is above or near eye-level, consider getting open top covers. Basically its just four (or three) sides to block the glare, and no cover on top to allow ventilation. Even then this can cut a good percentage of airflow. installing a few fans inside to circulate the air will help plenty.

I should do it for my tank, but I'm not keen on the extra height nor having to remove the cover everytime I want to feed or maintain the tank. I just get a couple of boards to block the light when I have guests.