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Atlantis’s Aquarium Top
Doesn’t prevent spills, but keeps jumpy fish in.
1. Buy a piece of water-proof shed roofing. I got a piece at the local hardware store for $20. Way more than I need currently for my 3 aquariums, but it didn’t come any smaller. Comes in different tints. For best visibility, I chose the clear. The one I got was UV proof, but I don’t know if all are like that. Doesn’t bother me as I side-light my one planted aquarium.
Lie it down somewhere flat.
http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/AC101Atlantis/?action=view¤t=CIMG1178.jpg
2. Measure your aquarium width and lengh (duh) and add an extra inch or two in case of mistakes and for easier removal
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3. Cut it out with the “waves” on the width. It’s so much harder than it looks…Get a sharp pair of scissors, or some other pretty accurate sharp, cutting thing.
http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/AC101Atlantis/?action=view¤t=CIMG1184.jpg
4. Place on top of aquarium.
http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/AC101Atlantis/?action=view¤t=CIMG1185.jpg
5. Cut out a hole or holes for things like hang-over filters and heaters.
http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/AC101Atlantis/?action=view¤t=CIMG1188.jpg
6. Place on aquarium. Take off and trim edges for straightness, excess etc.
http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/AC101Atlantis/?action=view¤t=CIMG1191.jpg
I found mine had some condesation, but since there are waves it’s not to bad at all. Add trim if you find the edges too ugly.
– Atlantis