Tank Lid Problem

Need some help.

I have a tank that came with a "snug lid" but its not exactly so. It has a little wiggle room and I'm worried a baby corn would get out, I've actually had one get out that way before. Is there anyway to fix this? padding or silicone or something? Or was my "deal" actually a waste?

Thanks for looking.

Originally Posted by raynefyre

Need some help.

I have a tank that came with a "snug lid" but its not exactly so. It has a little wiggle room and I'm worried a baby corn would get out, I've actually had one get out that way before. Is there anyway to fix this? padding or silicone or something? Or was my "deal" actually a waste?

Thanks for looking.

Mine's like this as well. Just weigh it down (for now). I use books with about 30-40lbs of rocks on top of them. The books will spread the weight.

I had this problem at first. I used my Twilight collection on the corners to hold it down. But now, i've adjusted the clasps to hold it tighter and he's not getting out. ::knocks on wood::

I just have some college text books laying on top of mine, so far no problems.

You might put some velcro tape on the edges (the fuzzy part) to take up some of the space. Depending on exactly how it fits on the tank, that usually takes up some of the gap without making it impossible to open or close.

Baby corns aren't big enough to get out off most tanks unless they can get their heads over the edge, so just keeping it a bit more snug should solve the problem. You probably could get some big elastic bands to put around the ends too, just in case... but that's a pain to get on and off without spilling water.

Of course, I recommend the metal-framed sliding tops that we make, but use what you've got!