Mesh tank lid securing help

fishkeeprian · 11/16/2017, 01:20 PM

Hello I bought a mesh and frame tank lid kit and it looks ok but it only rests on top of the tank with no fittings to secure it.

I'm using a couple bits of tape to hold it at the sides because I have a firefish in there and she darts around and probably could easily shift it.

It's only a holding tank so it doesn't need to be perfect but want some better than tape.

Any ideas?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vnvmowbasj...91045.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/wz5mykk6jk...91035.jpg?dl=0

Thanks

lmm1967 · 11/16/2017, 04:17 PM

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/auqa-...ve-marine.html

RockOn681 · 11/17/2017, 09:30 AM

You would have to re-do the screen top if it is resting on top of the tank and not sitting in the perimeter if you want to use those tabs recommended above. I made tabs similar by buying a think acrylic and using a heat gun to bend small tabs around a wood mold. Cost like $3 and took 20 minutes to do.

laverda · 11/17/2017, 12:03 PM

I printed screen connectors/corners on my 3d printer that have an lip on them to go around the outside edge to keep the screen in place.

Cheapreef · 11/17/2017, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laverda

I printed screen connectors/corners on my 3d printer that have an lip on them to go around the outside edge to keep the screen in place.

Happen to want to share the file?

laverda · 11/17/2017, 10:35 PM

Sure, I will have to find it.

Tauri · 11/18/2017, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laverda

Sure, I will have to find it.

I would love to have the file as well if you have it!

Cheapreef · 11/18/2017, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laverda

Sure, I will have to find it.

That's ok just glued some PVC sheet to the outside corners.

devildog999 · 11/19/2017, 04:24 AM

Anytime I see someone post about a lid thing, I try to refer them to artfullyacrylic; website http://artfullyacrylic.3dcartstores.com/

They sell an amazing product and it looks great... just takes a few weeks to custom make. Price is great for what you get.

Lmax8rn · 11/19/2017, 01:45 PM

I have an acrylic tank and I affixed two half-inch by half-inch Rods the entire width of the tank, one along the front of the tank and one on the back on the top. My screens fit very tight in between. I have fire fish and tile fish who are all big jumpers and they cannot get out.

laverda · 11/19/2017, 02:38 PM

I hope this works. Aquarium Screen Corners STL It is on Thingaverse.

11/16/2017, 01:20 PM	#1
fishkeeprian Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: England, Earl Shilton Posts: 1,452	Mesh tank lid securing help Hello I bought a mesh and frame tank lid kit and it looks ok but it only rests on top of the tank with no fittings to secure it. I'm using a couple bits of tape to hold it at the sides because I have a firefish in there and she darts around and probably could easily shift it. It's only a holding tank so it doesn't need to be perfect but want some better than tape. Any ideas? https://www.dropbox.com/s/vnvmowbasj...91045.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/wz5mykk6jk...91035.jpg?dl=0 Thanks

11/17/2017, 12:03 PM	#4
laverda Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,902	I printed screen connectors/corners on my 3d printer that have an lip on them to go around the outside edge to keep the screen in place. __________________ 240G mixed reef, 29G SPS/LPS clam tank, 50G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 300g mixed reef, 50g cube

11/17/2017, 10:35 PM	#6
laverda Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,902	Sure, I will have to find it. __________________ 240G mixed reef, 29G SPS/LPS clam tank, 50G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 300g mixed reef, 50g cube

11/19/2017, 02:38 PM	#11
laverda Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,902	I hope this works. Aquarium Screen Corners STL It is on Thingaverse. __________________ 240G mixed reef, 29G SPS/LPS clam tank, 50G mixed reef Current Tank Info: 300g mixed reef, 50g cube

11/16/2017, 04:17 PM	#2
lmm1967 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 153	https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/auqa-...ve-marine.html

11/17/2017, 09:30 AM	#3
RockOn681 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bloomingdale, IL Posts: 326	You would have to re-do the screen top if it is resting on top of the tank and not sitting in the perimeter if you want to use those tabs recommended above. I made tabs similar by buying a think acrylic and using a heat gun to bend small tabs around a wood mold. Cost like $3 and took 20 minutes to do.

11/19/2017, 04:24 AM	#9
devildog999 That Guy Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 457	Anytime I see someone post about a lid thing, I try to refer them to artfullyacrylic; website http://artfullyacrylic.3dcartstores.com/ They sell an amazing product and it looks great... just takes a few weeks to custom make. Price is great for what you get.

11/19/2017, 01:45 PM	#10
Lmax8rn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286	I have an acrylic tank and I affixed two half-inch by half-inch Rods the entire width of the tank, one along the front of the tank and one on the back on the top. My screens fit very tight in between. I have fire fish and tile fish who are all big jumpers and they cannot get out.