Advanced Tank Lid Concept
Advanced Tank Lid Concept
My house is being re-piped, and drywall dust was a concern, so I decided to fabricate a lid for my open-top cube.
Materials
Tools
Advanced tools
Build Summary
The Finished Product
The Finished Product
Here is The Finished Product. Note the proper fitment, as well as the light transmisison through the clear stuff.
Close Up
This close up image shows not only the attention to detail, but the quality of the workmanship.
ExtraTab Grip (on the unit)
I designed this ExtraTab Grip on the unit to allow you to grab the unit from the anterior (front) side of the unit.
Materials Are Everything
Here you can see that the advanced cardboard is manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, a reputable paper products company. Always spring for the best.
Urbished Advanced Cardboard
For this build, I used urbished AC. The reason for this is because urbished AC is much stronger than non-urbished AC. This is to assure proper structural integrity.
I hope you enjoyed my build. Feel free to make your own, so your family can also enjoy the benefits of an advanced tank lid for years to come.
Advanced Tank Lid Concept
My house is being re-piped, and drywall dust was a concern, so I decided to fabricate a lid for my open-top cube.
Materials
- Hewlett-Packard urbished advanced cardboard (AC)
- High grade clear stuff
- Universal duct tape
Tools
- Floor
- Hands
Advanced tools
- Box cutter
- Eyeballing it
Build Summary
- Using a large open space, like a floor, lay out enough advanced cardboard (AC) to cover your tank. I used two pieces, dry-fused together using universal duct tape (make sure it is genuine universal duct tape before attempting this).
- Using a box cutter, and precise eyeballing measurements, cut the space where you would like to cut a window in the lid for light transmission. It is vital that coral receive enough light. Since advanced cardboard is not a good light transmitter, this sort of window is of utmost importance.
- Take an amount of clear stuff, and put it over the space in the lid that you have cut. I used high-grade clear stuff my wife got for some reason. I believe it is a form of Mylar, but I am not sure as that would require extensive testing.
- Attach the windowpane of clear stuff over the open area in the lid, securing it firmly with universal duct tape.
- The best part about this build: you see now ready to begin enjoying your advanced tank lid. Using two hands, grab the lid and pick it up (bend at the waist!). Carefully slide the lid onto your tank, and stand back a few feet to check for proper fitment.
The Finished Product
The Finished Product
Here is The Finished Product. Note the proper fitment, as well as the light transmisison through the clear stuff.
Close Up
This close up image shows not only the attention to detail, but the quality of the workmanship.
ExtraTab Grip (on the unit)
I designed this ExtraTab Grip on the unit to allow you to grab the unit from the anterior (front) side of the unit.
Materials Are Everything
Here you can see that the advanced cardboard is manufactured by Hewlett-Packard, a reputable paper products company. Always spring for the best.
Urbished Advanced Cardboard
For this build, I used urbished AC. The reason for this is because urbished AC is much stronger than non-urbished AC. This is to assure proper structural integrity.
I hope you enjoyed my build. Feel free to make your own, so your family can also enjoy the benefits of an advanced tank lid for years to come.
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