DanceswithDingoes Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I need a section cut out of a lid to accomodate a 14" hang-on power filter, I can remember that that some tank makers have various templates of filters and can cut out a curved section to accomodate the filter, does anyone know for sure who does this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Dances why not try lexan or perspex lids and go to town with a hacksaw you can get any shape you like cut out. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceswithDingoes Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Good suggestion Neil but in my experience perspex bends/warps under heat and as it would be a single 2' x 13" piece the chances are high that it would. Needs to be heavy too if I get the inhabitant Im currently considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 What is the inhabitant(s) you are considering? a saratoga? arowana? they are prolific jumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceswithDingoes Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 What is the inhabitant(s) you are considering? a saratoga? arowana? they are prolific jumpers. ← Its a secret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilal Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 when i used hang on filters and need my glass cut i use to go to my local glass glazier and he cut them for me. but he always said if they crack its not his fault luckly it never happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 how much does he charge you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilal Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 if it was one piece of glass he use to not take anything,but i use to take like 4 or 5 pieces and he use to charge me $10.he also use to always get me and cut me glass lids for free when he second hand glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I wish i had a glass cutter like that around my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I'd go the perspex suggestion. If you're worried about warping, get something thick enough not to warp - 15 or 20mm. If your worried about something jumping through I expect perspex of this thickness will weigh more than a equal sized piece of 6mm glass. With perspex you could also cut the exact foot print needed to allow the water's entry and exit into the tank, including a round hole for the walking stick (if your filter has one). Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 hey jas, if ur up in the shire next bring ur lid or give me the size u want and i will cut it out its not that hard quite easy really cheers wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceswithDingoes Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 Thanks Wayne, had you in mind but thought I'd been hassling you too much already Will give a buzz next week, essentially a single 6mm piece 23x13 with a 16" cut-out for an Emporer 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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