[frootbat]

Does anyone use the glass lid that came with the tank? If so, how did you get an air hose through to run a sponge filter? I dont have a drill press or tools like that...is there a simpler way to get a hole in the glass without spending a ton on tools?

Thanks!

 

[HogWinslow]

I've snapped the corners off with a glass cutter. Their cheap. Walmart and hardware stores have them for a couple of dollars. You just score a line across the glass and then tap it a few times with the end of the glass cutter and snap it off. The glass cutter has a small metal ball on the end to tap with.

Hog

 

[frootbat]

Excellent! Thanks, I'll get one tomorrow :red_mouth

 

[sewingalot]

Try calling a local glass cutting store. Usually, they will cut glass for you for cheaper than the tool and often times free for small amounts.

 

[dirkgent001]

I didn't have the glass top, but used a piece of plexiglass. Cut the corners and a 45 degeree angle just to get the heater cord and thermometer wire in the tank, then cut a rectangul out just large enough to fit let the RedSea Nano filter sit properly. Small handle to lift the whole thing off for feedings, etc. Been real happy with it.