baronen Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I am looking to upgrade my light to an AI prime on my evo. Anybody have any suggestions for a custom top? I’ve found a few online but haven’t found too many discussions thanks! Quote Link to comment
partlycloudy531 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Safe Top Lids or Octo Aquatics are two options if you are willing to spend the money. I had an Octo lid custom made for my 9.1 gallon and I’ve been happy with it, but I kinda wish I had gone with the Safe Top as I think the overall design looks better and doesn’t get as much condensation build up. 1 Quote Link to comment
zanewolfgang Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Just made my DIY lid today. All the parts are pretty cheap on Amazon (around $25) and only takes about 30 minutes Quote Link to comment
baronen Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, zanewolfgang said: Just made my DIY lid today. All the parts are pretty cheap on Amazon (around $25) and only takes about 30 minutes Looks very nice. Mind sharing the cart/items? Quote Link to comment
zanewolfgang Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Here you go. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BD6F64/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WNCW90C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Now that I look at it, it was over $25 but still pretty cheap. The spline that came with the netting was a little small so I used the spline that came with the frame pieces. You can also but the same kind of frame kit at any local big box hardware store. Quote Link to comment
AquaVaj Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Innovative Marine makes a pretty good diy kit. Sits flush with top without needing clips. Quote Link to comment
zanewolfgang Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Oh yeah sorry I forgot about the clips. I didn't include those cause I bought those earlier. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BXN784N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I would have gone with a AI Prime as well but there's a couch right behind the tank and I wanted something low profile with no light bleed. Quote Link to comment
flobees Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Here is my lid on the evo. Also have an Ai prime. It’s from Top Lids and it’s expensive (below $100)but to me worth it as this tank is in my living room. Quote Link to comment
zanewolfgang Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Wow that's really nice! I looked at the Clearview lids but it looked like it would take almost 2 months to get, that's why I just made my own. Quote Link to comment
flobees Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 i also have clear view lids on my two other tanks but I like the Top Lid's batter. In my opinion Top Lids are made with more care. Happy reefing Quote Link to comment
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