I need to get a canopy for my tank

[Capslock]

I am debating on buying a canopy or getting a glass guy to come in and custom make one for me. Is this a process I can do myself and get a sheet of glass?

Now that I have a light without brackets (and soon getting snails) this is essential

I have a 46 gal Bow front 36" width

Take a look at this versa-top: [url=http://www.drsfostersmith.com...w.drsfostersmith.com/Product/p ... 3790&rel=1[/URL]

What does it mean by:

Includes a clear vinyl back strip to add approximately 2" to the total width of the Versa-Top glass canopies.

Would that mean I could use the vinyl to add the "bow" section of the top?

It also says it is easy to cut for custom shapes; I would need to do this to make room for the overflow.

Can I just buy a sheet of glass and do this myself, cut a straight line near the front so i can feed the fish and put glass tape or something to keep the pieces of glass together?

I am sort of handy but I wont know what type of tool I would use to cut glass, I imagine the answer is not a saw used to cut wood.

After probably having to buy a tool to cut glass I wonder if this option would be best to buy - or have a professional take care of it.

Thoughts on this?

 

[mr_X]

i wouldn't put a glass top over the tank. doesn't that coralife fixture have legs that you can buy for it?

anyway- a glass top might cut down oxygen exchange and heat exchange some.

 

[Capslock]

mr_x,

Yes the light does have brackets that I can buy for it. The reasons I wanted the glass top is the following:

--I am worried that snails might decide to try to climb out
--Maybe down the line a fish might try to escape
--my Kitty

As far as oxygen exchange I thought that the sump might be taking care of that?

This might just be problems that do not really exist?

 

[mr_X]

well, we have 2 cats. my 200 + 125 gallon sump w/refugium sits on the floor, and they couldn't care less about it. both are topless.
as for the snails- they have an instinct for self-preservation. i don't think they will climb out and dry up. i've had many snails climb out and go back in when they needed to. not to say that this couldn't happen, but i think the pros out-weigh the cons.
as for fish escaping- yes, that's an issue. our 30 cube is also topless, and we've had a couple suicides. i haven't had anything jump from the 200 though. eggcrate might be a better option than glass.

the way i figure, the more surface exposed to fresh air the better.

 

[SnowManSnow]

<-- has snails
<-- has a kitty
<-- has fish

Here's the deal ) I would advise with X NOT to put a glass top on your tank. I have had fish to jump out, but the deal is to get fish that aren't known for it Also, my kitty (a VERY curious Devon Rex) has never really attempted to actually get IN the water (despite the fact that he LOVES to swim in the tub).
OH, and the snails wont climb OUT and OVER. They will just goto the top is all.

B

 

[Capslock]

Understood,

thanks for the input guys.

 

[Anonymous]

<-- has snails
<-- has a kitty
<-- has fish

Here's the deal ) I would advise with X NOT to put a glass top on your tank. I have had fish to jump out, but the deal is to get fish that aren't known for it Also, my kitty (a VERY curious Devon Rex) has never really attempted to actually get IN the water (despite the fact that he LOVES to swim in the tub).
OH, and the snails wont climb OUT and OVER. They will just goto the top is all.

B

Your cat loves water?? That is so cool. My mom's cat doesn't whine but all the others are a pain to bathe.

Capslock, no need for a cover. Just don't get fish that are prone to jumping. I wouldn't worry about the kitty either.