Sunbird73 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I have a 60 / 30/ 30 tank with no lids... just rang a glazier to get some glass cut for it, but the quote was only $8 less than a brand new tank that would come with lids :facepalm: So.... where can I just get glass lids from at a reasonable price, anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 maybe try some tank makers in your area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89crwreck Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 You can use clear acrylic (perspex) instead of glass.. I have a piece of 4.5mm thick acrylic i could cut and send to you for cheap. pm if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I have a 60 / 30/ 30 tank with no lids... just rang a glazier to get some glass cut for it, but the quote was only $8 less than a brand new tank that would come with lids :facepalm: So.... where can I just get glass lids from at a reasonable price, anyone know? Find some scrap glass, maybe the same place will sell you some offcuts then cut them yourself. You can get a glass cutter for somewhere around $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Try Greg the tank builder, he's listed in the Commercial Trade & Exchange sticky thread. He replaced one of my tank lids recently for $5. Alternatively, I think Hollywood Fish Farm also replaces tank lids, but they have a longer waiting time. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Grey Lynn glass are OK - I had a lid cut for a 60cm tank and it was about $18, the edges buffed so not sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 House parts recyclers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Or you could just start with a petshop. . . . . ............................................................................................................................... It would cheap as chips to get a new one from a petshop that makes tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorsemad Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I have a large piece of glass that came out of an old window that you can have for free, you would just need to cut it down to the right size, i think from memory it is about four foot. PM me if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice222 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 You can use clear acrylic (perspex) instead of glass.. I have a piece of 4.5mm thick acrylic i could cut and send to you for cheap. pm if interested I second perspex, it's better than glass imo, as it is a lot lighter and I have had trouble with dropping glass lids before. The only thing is that I've noticed my perspex flexing after awhile, so I often turn it upside down to get it to flex back the other way. So I wouldn't sit any lights directly on it, I think the heat from my light a few cm above is not helping with the bend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Pity, but I have LOTS of lids...gathering dust...as I often get a turtle or 2 that comes in a tank...with lids, and I dont use lids for the turtles. They cause condensation which leads to breathing and shell rot issues for them. So I have a nice selection of unwanted lids of all shapes and sizes. Maybe find a local rescue turtle rescue with lots of unwanted lids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Perspex is ok but does tend to get scratched and discoloured quicker than glass it can also be alot more expensive if you cannot source and offcut or other random bit.. I would stick with glass and just have a hunt around see what you can find cheap, maybe contact the place that is selling the entire tank for $8 more than the lid and see how much they will sell you a lid for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 With glaziers the price can vary a lot depending on whether they have an offcut they can use or if they have to cut it off a full sheet. Ask around. Hmmm, perhaps I should collect some lids from Donna and bring them to conference?! Anyone else needing them? I have family, and a neighbour, travelling to and from ChCh regularly and will be driving to the Tauranga conference in an Odyssey so plenty of room for a few lids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbird73 Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 thanks people, I rang HFF yesterday afternoon and they happened to (very luckily) have one set of the exact lids to fit my tank so am sorted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaM Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 With glaziers the price can vary a lot depending on whether they have an offcut they can use or if they have to cut it off a full sheet. Ask around. Hmmm, perhaps I should collect some lids from Donna and bring them to conference?! Anyone else needing them? I have family, and a neighbour, travelling to and from ChCh regularly and will be driving to the Tauranga conference in an Odyssey so plenty of room for a few lids. Does anyone want a selection of lids? I've started throwing the odd one away, so will stop that and save them in case anyone wants some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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