Switching out the tops?

[frizzlefish]

I have a 20-ish gallon stainless steel tank my father made years ago on the back porch waiting to be set up. It has a stainless lid too - but the lighting system is scary! Just a bulb hanging open over the water - no plexi or anything. It looks like a bulb socket you'd hang in the basement kind of buld too.

Can I find replacement lids or should I DIY a flourescent fixture in with a plexi "shield" of some sort?


Measurements are 14"high x 28"wide x 12.5"deep

[Drumachine09]

I have a 20-ish gallon stainless steel tank my father made years ago on the back porch waiting to be set up. It has a stainless lid too - but the lighting system is scary! Just a bulb hanging open over the water - no plexi or anything. It looks like a bulb socket you'd hang in the basement kind of buld too.



Measurements are 14"high x 28"wide x 12.5"deep

For an unknown sized tank, i would reccomend going and getting some 1/4 inch clear plexi or regular glass, getting a glass hinge, and an adhesive handle, so you can cut it to fit your particular size. Also remember to leave room for you filters on the back.

Can I find replacement lids or should I DIY a flourescent fixture in with a plexi "shield" of some sort?

[Rue]

If you want to keep it intact, as a 'vintage' aquarium...see if you can find an electrician who will rewire it for you and add a protective sheet of plexiglass...

[frizzlefish]

If you want to keep it intact, as a 'vintage' aquarium...see if you can find an electrician who will rewire it for you and add a protective sheet of plexiglass...

Ah, much safer plan! Didn't think of that. I would like to keep it "as is" because it's handmade.


Sure wish he would still have the BIG tank he made - that was probably 75+ on a steel stand < sigh > oh well.