Need a new lid

[thiqqfish]

I am getting a new light so I need a new lid. My current lid is black plastic with built in LED's and a feeding door. What should I use as a lid that would let light through for preferably <$15. Links and suggestions welcome.

 

[kansas]

there are lot of youtube videos that show how to make cheap lids

 

[TWiG87]

Real or fake plants in your aquarium?

 

[thiqqfish]

Real or fake plants in your aquarium?

Real plants. Hence why I'm getting a new light.

 

[TWiG87]

That’s a pretty tight budget. If you’re serious about growing plants I would go with a hinged glass lid and an LED light (Fluval, Finnex, Beamswork, Nicrew, etc.)
It’s going to cost more than $15, but will do the job and then some

 

[Islandvic]

It would help if you told us the size of your tank and brand.

Look for "Versa-Top" glass lids made by Aqueon.

I believe Petco sells them, among other online sites.

The Aqueon website list all the dimensions of the Versa-Top lids, so you can make sure you get the tight one for your tank.

I've bought one before, and would do so again if I needed another lid.