Quote Originally Posted by O.S. View Post
wow that is a very nice setup. Any chance you could list for me what i would need....and would is still be alright to let the light sit on the lid flush like that?
There are holes cut in the plexi for the lights with screen between the light and the tank. There are a couple more pictures in my Gallery if you want to check them out. It might help explain more!

I measured the top of my tank, using the inside rim dimensions. Since yours is a plexi box, you might need to measure from the outside edge to outside edge so that your "lid" sits on the top of the sides.

Since I wanted mine to open on two sides, I put a center divider in (scrap piece of Plexi that went from one side of the lid to the other. I then had two pieces cut, one for each side, and had them cut a round hole in each side. I also asked for a "ring" of plexi that was about 1/2" diameter bigger than the hole they cut. This allowed me to cut a piece of fiberglass screen and sandwich it between the ring and the lid. I then drilled a couple holes around the ring and wired the lights to it. I also drilled some air holes (1/4") on the top, I think there are 8 per side. You can adjust this to regulate humidity.

All told, we spent about $30 for the top and then had to put it together.

2 pieces 1/4" plexi cut to fit the top w/ hole cut for light
1 ring 1/2" larger than the hole cut in the top
6 hinges (you could also use one piano style hinge)
1 scrap piece of plexi, 1" wide x 1/4" thick to attach hinges
4 "L" shaped hasps and latches ( you may need more, depending on how you want to secure the cage)
2 square handles
4 small cotter pins
plastic glue (you can get this at the plexiglass store)

They guys we went to, TAP Plastics, were quite knowledgeable and very helpful. If you have a plexiglass type store in your city, just go in and tell them what you're trying to do and they will happily help you out