Lid question

I have a 30 gal tank that is 30x12x12 and it was designed for the lid to slide in on grooves on the sides. I got the tank from a friend for free and he didn't have the lid anymore. I bought a lid that fits on top but its sits funny and the clamps dont do a whole lot more then a text book on top. I looked all over and I cant find anywhere that sells the lid im looking for without buying a whole new tank. What are my options? Or do any of you know where I can get that type of lid? Much appreciated!

-Taytay

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Originally Posted by Taytayswims

I have a 30 gal tank that is 30x12x12 and it was designed for the lid to slide in on grooves on the sides. I got the tank from a friend for free and he didn't have the lid anymore. I bought a lid that fits on top but its sits funny and the clamps dont do a whole lot more then a text book on top. I looked all over and I cant find anywhere that sells the lid im looking for without buying a whole new tank. What are my options? Or do any of you know where I can get that type of lid? Much appreciated!

-Taytay

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I'm sorry to tell you this, but you won't find a replacement sliding lid for the Zilla Critter cages, because they aren't available. I tried to find one a while back. I even contacted Zilla's Customer Service directly and they told me that they don't even sell replacements for their own products...:weirdface
Your only options are to use the rig you have or get another tank. I guess Zilla figures they make more money that way...

(2) 5# weights on top to secure it

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Originally Posted by llovelace

(2) 5# weights on top to secure it

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Or maybe a couple of luggage straps wrapped around the tank would work...

Is it just a piece of glass that slides in a groove? If you have a Hobby Lobby or other craft store you could go and get a piece of glass cut to size, usually it isn't that expensive. Hobby Lobby usually has a 40% off coupon floating around the internet at all times so that would help. I don't know if that's the way your setup works, its just a suggestion!

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Originally Posted by poundhound2

Is it just a piece of glass that slides in a groove? If you have a Hobby Lobby or other craft store you could go and get a piece of glass cut to size, usually it isn't that expensive. Hobby Lobby usually has a 40% off coupon floating around the internet at all times so that would help. I don't know if that's the way your setup works, its just a suggestion!

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I think im going to go that route and make one. I was just going to use two peices of acryllic and cut out a section for the metal mesh and simply put that between the two peices and hot glue it together. This hopefully will also take care of my humidity issue too! :cool: If it looks good I will post pics, and maybe a tutorial if its that good lol

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Originally Posted by Taytayswims

I think im going to go that route and make one. I was just going to use two peices of acryllic and cut out a section for the metal mesh and simply put that between the two peices and hot glue it together. This hopefully will also take care of my humidity issue too! :cool: If it looks good I will post pics, and maybe a tutorial if its that good lol

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If you're not using heat lamps you can forgo the mesh and just drill a few holes on the plexi-glass.

Duct tape works really well for keeping slide-off lids secure. Just remember to replace the duct tape as the adhesive gets weak. I can usually reuse a strip of tape 2-3 times for opening the lid before I have to use new strips.