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Old 11-17-2011, 04:53 AM
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Hey everyone, I'm hoping someone can tell me where to find these nifty clear plastic clips that will hold a glass lid on a rimless tank? Thanks in advance!

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Old 11-17-2011, 02:22 PM
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That is absolutely brilliant! I don't like the look of those particular clips (way too bulky), but I'm going to steal this idea and build my own out of some acrylic.
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Old 11-17-2011, 04:06 PM
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I was thinking about building from acrylic as well if I can't find them pre-built. It looks like they have both corner pieces as well as a simpler profile for the straight edges of the tank. I agree the corners are kinda bulky but the straight edge pieces are perfect. Four of those on the sides of a rimless tank would be hardly noticeable!
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Old 11-17-2011, 04:14 PM
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I have those straight edge clips on my tank, its a 5 gallon nano from ecoexotic, they might sell the clips seperatly.

www.ecoxotic.com
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Awesome, thanks badfish! I've sent a request to Ecoxotic to find out how I can get my hands on them.
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Old 11-17-2011, 07:15 PM
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I got mine from ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Tan...item2a0d17bca6
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Sweet, thanks for the tip!
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Easy to make with scraps of lexan. It bends in a vice, like aluminum, without breaking, and holds it shape. I learned this from my plane building.

I use it also for tank tops instead of plexi. Has very good light transmission qualities.
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My 34g solana came with those so I assume any retailer who deals with current USA will know how to get some for you.
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Easy to make with scraps of lexan. It bends in a vice, like aluminum, without breaking, and holds it shape. I learned this from my plane building.

I use it also for tank tops instead of plexi. Has very good light transmission qualities.
hmmm, do you think lexan is a good option for a tank cover? and where would i get it from in the GVRD? i need to make some tank covers for my 180.
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