acrylic lid
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flower
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Originally Posted by NVMYCJ http:///forum/thread/385243/acrylic-lid#post_3377703
Hi guys! If I get a metal halide fixture rigged above my BioCube, and but an acrylic lid on top to help with evaporation, will that reduce the efficiency of the halide setup? Thanks!
Not only will it melt, but hinder the gas exchange necessary to put oxygen in the water. Take the top off. Think green house effect, you will cook your critters.
Evaporation is a good thing, it puts clean water into your system.
Originally Posted by NVMYCJ http:///forum/thread/385243/acrylic-lid#post_3377703
Hi guys! If I get a metal halide fixture rigged above my BioCube, and but an acrylic lid on top to help with evaporation, will that reduce the efficiency of the halide setup? Thanks!
Evaporation is a good thing, it puts clean water into your system.
flower
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Originally Posted by NVMYCJ http:///forum/thread/385243/acrylic-lid#post_3378186
I've seen BioCube HQI setups with glass lids. Is a glass lid a better option?
No lid is the better option. I put a hood on my sump to keep the dogs out of the water...they love to play in water. The main tank is open topped. On my 90g I have a canopy, I like the look so I removed the hinged cover, and hung my lights. That way I kept the look but the tank is still open.
Originally Posted by NVMYCJ http:///forum/thread/385243/acrylic-lid#post_3378186
I've seen BioCube HQI setups with glass lids. Is a glass lid a better option?
No lid is the better option. I put a hood on my sump to keep the dogs out of the water...they love to play in water. The main tank is open topped. On my 90g I have a canopy, I like the look so I removed the hinged cover, and hung my lights. That way I kept the look but the tank is still open.
