Tank is HOT!

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you can get some pretty cool looking vents form HD. They sell the large ones that are designed to be used for ac intake. they measure about 2ft by 2ft. If you cant find the color you want you can spray paint them. they make all kinds of cool looking textured spray paints

 

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As far as strength of the stand, most of the weight of the tank is supported in the corners. My 55 gallon stand has no back in it, and things are fine. There is a brace in each corner on the back side and that's all the support the is given on the back. I also agree with everyone else, that evaporation is a good thing. Plus the open air allows the water to oxygenate better. Isn't that why people use things like eggcrate instead of glass covers?

 

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where is the OP? whats going on with the tank?