type of glass for tank tops

PoonTang · #1 04-17-2009, 05:43 PM

I would think that the tank water is going to get super hot. Why do you want to go with Glass?

milesj250 · #2 04-17-2009, 05:49 PM

I have 2 14 inch braces on the tank and have found dried fish on them before. Don't want to lose and more fish.

xtreme · #3 04-17-2009, 05:51 PM

I have made a couple mesh tops that rest on my bracing and so far haven't had any jumpers. Don't have to worry about heat build up or keeping them clean.

PoonTang · #4 04-17-2009, 05:53 PM

ya go with a mesh or eggcrate or you will have heat issues.

milesj250 · #5 04-17-2009, 06:04 PM

What type of mesh should I use because of the heat. I know the temp of the tank top under the 400w is because when I was baking the paint with an old light (a regular 400w 6500k) I took a temp reading. I was just wondering how hot it would be in the hood. I am planing to put a fan or two in when I get time to find one.