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55 gallon tank lid?
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 9:54 pm
by Pumpkincrab
Hi guys,
So I'm planning to upgrade the crabs to a 55 in the next few months, and I've started planning things out.
On Petco the lid is somewhere around $45, I believe, and I don't believe the dimensions match either.
Is there a way to make my own lid?
Thank you!
Re: 55 gallon tank lid?
Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:37 pm
by CrabbyLover77
Hey there!
I have a 55 gal tank and got my glass lid from That Fish Place/That Pet Place. 55 gals have a center brace so there will be 2 lids in this set:
https://www.thatpetplace.com/marineland ... -48in-13in
The best thing to do is get the tank first. While there are general measurements for glass aquariums, dimensions can differ slightly depending on the manufacturer. Once you have your tank, get the measurements, then you can order/buy the lid. Hope this helps!
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Re: 55 gallon tank lid?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:53 pm
by JTKermie
Yep. Like CL77 said, get the tank first. Marineland brand tanks use lids that are slightly different than Aqueon tanks. You can mix/match, but fitment is better if you stick with the same brand. A pair of glass tops will run you a solid $40 these days. DIY solution are as big as your imagination.
Re: 55 gallon tank lid?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 4:58 pm
by Pumpkincrab
Thank you both very much!
Re: 55 gallon tank lid?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:00 pm
by CrabbyLover77
Yw!
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Re: 55 gallon tank lid?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:07 pm
by Pumpkincrab
Also happy Thanksgiving
The crabs just got treated to a very fancy dinner! (When I put it all out Sunflower just ate sand and water and walked away
)
Re: 55 gallon tank lid?
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 5:12 pm
by CrabbyLover77
Pumpkincrab wrote:Also happy Thanksgiving
The crabs just got treated to a very fancy dinner! (When I put it all out Sunflower just ate sand and water and walked away
)
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Crabs are so picky lol! Wonder if they're that picky in the wild haha.
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