Major problem, cant find a replacement!!!!!!

[brandonsivek]

Well, went and bought my live rock today and put it in the tank. I should have known better than to set the glass tops on the floor, and ofcourse, CRUNCH! I stepped on one of the tops. It is an Aqueon 125 and consists of a 72" x 18" Versa-Top. So anyways, I cannot find just one panel for sale! Everywhere I have seen has them, but all 3 as a set for a 125. If anyone knows where I can order just 1 from, it would be so appreciated! I hate that I did this.
Here is some more info if anyone can help:
Aqueon Versa-Top
Part# 29101 (I think that is their part number for all three panels though)
72"x18"
The ACTUAL size of each panel is 22 1/8" x 14 1/4"
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks guys and gals

 

[acrylic51]

Your saying you broke the glass lid?

 

[teresaq]

I wouldnt worry about it. Most people dont use glass lids anyway. you dont get good oxygen exchange if you close in your tank.
If you have jumpers, then just use egg crate to cover the opening.

 

[acrylic51]

Agree!!!

 

[monsinour]

what about going to a hardware store or something and having them cut you a piece of glass?

 

[acrylic51]

The glass is just going to hinder things as the tank progresses.

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///forum/thread/383058/major-problem-cant-find-a-replacement#post_3347468
The glass is just going to hinder things as the tank progresses.
+1.....it will keep in the heat and mess with the oxygen exchange
I have eggcrate over all my tanks.....you can get it at Home Depot for around $10 for a 4x8 sheet

 

[brandonsivek]

Cool suggestions on thte eggcrate yall, I didnt even think of that! I think I will probably just do that then. Do yall think it would be okay to spray paint the egg crate black after I cut it with Krylon Fusion so that it will match the tank? Thanks again, this is going to save me a fortune!

 

[jstdv8]

yes, you can paint them.
Agreed on the open tops, its the way to go.
On the bulk reef supply site there is a DIY screen top I'm going to be making for my tank.
Not as big and bulky as egg crate.

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by TeresaQ http:///forum/thread/383058/major-problem-cant-find-a-replacement#post_3347433
I wouldnt worry about it. Most people dont use glass lids anyway. you dont get good oxygen exchange if you close in your tank.
If you have jumpers, then just use egg crate to cover the opening.
egg crate can stop this?

 

[meowzer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383058/major-problem-cant-find-a-replacement#post_3347560
egg crate can stop this?
Sometimes....I have lost a firefish, flasher wrasse, anthias, and midas blennie..THRU eggcrate
My zebra goby jumped once, but luckily I found it in time and was able to save it
The eggcrate is better then nothing, BUT....IMO if they are that determined, they will get thru LOl

 

[blackjacktang]

Quote:
Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/383058/major-problem-cant-find-a-replacement#post_3347568
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackjacktang http:///forum/thread/383058/major-problem-cant-find-a-replacement#post_3347560
egg crate can stop this?
Sometimes....I have lost a firefish, flasher wrasse, anthias, and midas blennie..THRU eggcrate
My zebra goby jumped once, but luckily I found it in time and was able to save it
The eggcrate is better then nothing, BUT....IMO if they are that determined, they will get thru LOl
ive never gotten why they jump. Its like suicide.