Screen Tops/Lids

[anji1971]

Isn't it strange how everything in Canada is twice as much as in the states? Or more?
When I found my 20G with the screen top included for $40, I snatched it up immediately!

[crzy_kevo]

ya thats a good deal

[Lori P]

A 29 is the same length and width of a 20 long, but twice as tall.

[Sid]

Tami, I make the majority of the lids I use on aquariums my self. I prefer 3/8 inch thick plywood, cut it for a snug fit to the inside diminsions of the top rim so it rest on the lip. I use duct tape across the back to both secure it and as a hinge. Use "store bought" lid clips. Cut out the top and staple screen wire to it . You can add a frame around the screen for apperence or not, your choice. Hole thing takes about 20 minutes. See photo below:


Hope this helps.

[jitami]

That would be a good deal here, too, Anji. 6 years ago, Sly's 20L with a screen top was about $80 new. Not sure what they are now, but $40 seems like a very good deal. 55's on craigslist have been running anywhere from $50-$150 the last few weeks.

[jitami]

Thanks Lori! More climbing room is always good!

And thank you Sid! Very nicely done! I could totally do that!

[dekaybrown]

Nice deal on those tanks, Very nice deal.. Hoe you get them.

[sschind]

I have never had a snake escape using the store bought lids with the metal clips as long as the clips are bent enough to make it tight. I have always found that relying on weight to hold a lid down is an accident waiting to happen. Sally needs the dictionary and suddenly squiggles can push the lid up or Billy jumps up 20 pounds in his bench press so there go a couple of weights and now sir squeeze a lot has more than enough strength to pop the top. Besides, I prefer my snake room to be a little more organized and all my tanks are in shelving units that don't have a lot of clearance. I would not use them for very young snakes though as they do tend to like to lay on the lip of the aquarium and the corners do have those infernal gaps All my young snakes stay in deli containers until large enough to go into tanks.

[jitami]

Thanks for the advice sschnid! Mine will be in my living room so I wasn't crazy about the books/bricks/weight idea, but I'm all for whatever works. If the clamps work well enough, I'll go that route, but I do want babies next year, so I'm going to be a little paranoid until I'm sure they can't escape!

[jitami]

Tanks are on their way home with hubby He says they need to be cleaned and that the 55 has two small chips but they're just little chips and not cracks or holes. They're right next to each other on one of the long sides, so that'll be the back. No biggie especially for 25 bucks!

I'm going to soak them in bleach, scrub them down, and then start planning what exactly to fill them with