Subj : Re: 120 Gallon tank
To   : Jeff Snyder
From : Scott Brown
Date : Tue Jun 30 2009 12:09 pm

 
 > My advice is that you go to a local glass company -- unless you have
 > experience with glass cutting yourself -- and have them cut the right-sized
 > panes for you, making sure that they smooth the edges properly, and glue on
 > handles to each piece with non-toxic aquarium silicon.
 > 
 > Rather than make just one large cover, two panes -- or more, depending on
 > the front-to-back width of your tank -- is advisable. That way, you can
 > remove only what is necessary while cleaning out the tank.

I was thinking of 4 panes. I have a divider from front to back on the top of
the tank. Then I would get the long plastic hinges to put the glass in so the
front pane would lift up and the back part would stay down. I found that they
have long plastic strips to put on the back of the glass also, so you can cut
your tubing holes it that.
 
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The above is kinda how the top is looking down at it.

 > Another option -- which I personally use on my main four-foot tank -- is to
 > not use a glass cover at all. This approach serves several positive
 > purposes:

I tried this before we moved and I had to give all my fish away, and I had to
put way too much water in every week. I also keep the water lever down about 8
inches from the top to keep the fish from jumping out. :)

 > In the end, it is really your choice. The above are just some ideas for you
 > to consider.

Thanks for the ideas!

Scott....
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