Glass vs Polycarbonate Fish Tank Lids - Which One is Better??

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If you want to know how to make polycarbonate lids check out this video! youtube/xyQcuxJ7QV4
Comment from : Prime Time Aquatics

I just use plastic wrap
Comment from : First Last

I really appreciate this video! My question however, does polycarbonate affect RBG lights and reduce their effectiveness for plants?
Comment from : Kadyr

the polycarbonate lid, those holes that water can get stuck into why not just glue them closed with a silicone or smt, heck, even hotglue might do the trick
Comment from : Lalystar42

is it me or is the sound only comin on left side?
Comment from : VDD13X

I'm glad you pointed out the problem with the open holes on the edge I'm going to silicone it
Comment from : Revelation 13 Coming

Another disadvantage of glass lid is water marks
Comment from : PLANTED BOWL AQUARIUM

I know this is a little older video, but it's the first I've seen discussing the pros and cons of glass vs polycarbonate Thanks much for this
Comment from : Thomas Saunders

Which one allows more light through it looks like glass would with the glare coming off the poly but ive seen stranger
Comment from : Tekjunkie28

Thanks for the comparison How does polycarbonate fare with high intensity lighting and heat Will it bend or melt with that heat?
Comment from : FishyBusiness

Could you not seal the edges with bath sealant tape @Prime Time Aquatics ?
Comment from : Coyo-Tea’s Space

The simple fix for the polycarbonate lid holes is just dab some silicone into each hole and that will prevent water from entering
Comment from : Scott

Thanks Jason!
Comment from : Albert Cochrane

What if you have an arowana
Comment from : Gregory Cruz

Should I be worried about gas exchange with a glass lid?
Comment from : Alexus Renee🧬🔭

@PrimeTimeAquatics, you can just add a little silicone inside the ends of the polycarbonate to prevent moisture
Comment from : deejay2606

For some reason the sound on this video only plays through one speaker bleh!
Comment from : Jim Jones

Can I use polycarbonate to makebrA fish tank ?
Comment from : AquarioMania GV

When you buy cheap you spend more in the long run does not make no sense to me just like cast iron and stainless steel is the way to go for cooking what's wrong with thicker fake glass with hinges that don't get exposed
Comment from : Jamie Eisenhower

I prefer the polycarbonate lids I just put silicon caulking on/in the edges I have never had mold or anything I unfortunately have a habit of dropping things, banging into, knocking off, etcI broke ALL of my glass lids Thankfully I've never broken a tank, knock on wood Lol
Comment from : Life Happens

My left ear loved this video
Comment from : Joe Bama

Top Fin makes glass lids that fit most of the common tank sizes An the prices aren't too bad
Comment from : One Hitter Quitter

What you were saying about food and water getting in you’re quite right to avoid this I just squirt silicon in them takes minutes and so is the problem
Comment from : NJB aquatics

Does the light go thru the plastic easy?!
Comment from : Thomson Lester

poly will be my friend
Comment from : shannon land

another advantage to polycarbonate is the better insulation that it provides I think you would probably need to seal the holes to get the full effect and have little air pockets, but in general polycarbonate has much better insulation properties compared to glass
Comment from : Scott Greeson

Hi mate love your channel What's your thoughts on adding an airstone to a tank Running a hob filter it doesn't produce much bubbles
Comment from : MadHatter Jones

I’m getting a glass lid
Comment from : Wikiwing

I have to say if you can afford it, the glass lids are so much better; stable and easy to clean I had a fishroom and tried to cut corners with the twinwall but it was a mess to cut, wouldn't stay on the tank, algae grew in it or the water left hardwater and they got cloudy So flimsy also if there is a light sitting on top it can fall right through into the tank I wound up getting glass lids for the tanks I kept when I pulled the fishroom down The glass lid dropping on the ground isn't a problem as the hinge holds the lid so you wouldn't drop the lid when feeding/doing maintenance The plastic trim on the glass lids accommodates tubing and electrical cords as well The only tank I have twinwall still on is the 50 gallon lowboy tank as Zoo Med never made a glass lid for the tank I have a couple rimless tanks and have made screen tops for them to keep fish in, if you wanted you could do twinwall, but it kills the elegance of the rimless tanks IMO
Comment from : Belle125

Does the light go through the polycarbonate as much as the glass?
Comment from : Laura Mayer

What is your opinion on screen cover lids on a 40 gallons breeder?
Comment from : Fat Man

Put hot glue into the polycarbonate holes Wipe off flush, and water won’t get in
Comment from : Nathan Henderson

Do glass lids affect aquarium light for plants?
Comment from : MALTA HIGH JACKER

Just use plexiglas, best of both worlds
Comment from : bigbotno1

Which one allows more light penetration ?
Comment from : Zihao Luo

Why not use plain, so to speak, polycarbonate instead of the kind with hollow spaces in it?
Comment from : Doug Hess

I’ve always used the plastic lids that come with the tanks They have the cut outs in the back for HOB and heater I’ve upgraded to a canister filter and a fully submersible heater so those original cut outs leave a lot of space exposed for fish to jump out of I have a 30g bow front planted aquarium, and have found a glass lid BUT, what about the cut outs for my tubes and wires - can the glass be cut? Because I only have 1 tank, the cost of the diy lid and the glass lid would be about the same Would love feedback/advice!
Comment from : Rebecca Johnson

Would just a single piece of thick plexiglass sag?
Comment from : Mathias

Lol 16600$ for a lid is Not cheapbrYikes
Comment from : Alwayspresent

I used a lexon polycarbonate sheet that I found at home depot it was relatively easy to cut to my tank size and I think it has all the pros on both sides it’s plastic so it is light and won’t break, but looks like glass so it is easy to clean and looks great hope this helps! great video!! thank you!
Comment from : Julia Burns

Thank you!! This helped me so much
Comment from : RivPho Photography

For a planted tank if I use any of the lid will it effect the growth of plants and also which will be better for planted tank
Comment from : RAZOR12334

The problem comes in when you have cats in the building
Comment from : Ric Brunner

Flexible is not good when you have cats in the building
Comment from : Ric Brunner

I know you posted this 2 years ago, but have you noticed any differences in par readings?
Comment from : Mr Stooge

I am not a handy person can you recommend any good kid options?
Comment from : Raychill

I love how you make quick corrections to videos with text overlays It's a quick fix without having to reshoot the whole thing Very smart!
Comment from : Craig C Backus

at home depot the polycarbonate was far more expensive than glass Only advantage to poly is you can cut it to fit filters heaters etc which is al to harder with glass
Comment from : daniel gally

Do i Need a lid for my 20 gallon tank?
Comment from : FiftybuckChuck

I have both actually Plastic I love the flexibility of it Great for custom aquariums that have a goofy fit, customize for the amount of hang on the back filters which is what we went with on the 60 gallon I just went with a glass lid for my 29 The biggest disadvantage I see it scares the tetras from breeding Otherwise I'm considering replacement of my polycarbonate and just put glass in on the 60 They just got cheaper than my polycarbonate
Comment from : Jamie Mendoza

I found that the side with tare off plastic is UV treated side you want it up they last a lot longer if you use UV lights
Comment from : Richard Waldhouse

not when you have a cement floor like I do & I have 5 tanks & 1 110 gal rubber stock tank
Comment from : Raising Goldfish on a budget

I sat on my glass for my 20g long so I came here for info😭
Comment from : Jheisson Gaona

Doesn't plexiglass work ? Or doesn't plexiglass work for planted tanks ? Please reply as I have some plexiglass & a planted tank
Comment from : Fran DeGroat

Glass back panel, Poly front panel
Comment from : Ricky SP

If I ever go over my 10 tanks, I will go with the 8 mil, and I will silicone the holes to cut down on algae
Comment from : AL Janecko

You do know that a little silicone in the ends of the polycarbonate will stop stuff from getting in them And as most fish hobbyist have or can get silicone readily and know how to use it can fix it so nothing gets into the gaps That's what I used to do for my dart frog tanks
Comment from : Sean Gere

What about light panels? Like the one used in office building for the florescent lights? I'm going to try it out with my 40 breeder Going to make a plywood frame until the frame with spray rubber like leak seal type stuff and silicone it to the Light Panel Have you ever heard of somebody trying to do this?
Comment from : Tori

PTA- How does the different material affect lighting choices?brThanks-
Comment from : Adam Davi

To avoid the water and algae getting into the ends why not seal it with some silicone
Comment from : Neal D

why does this video only use one side of the headset lol
Comment from : Taco Bandit

How bout 8mm plexiglas? It's solid dont have to silicone the open ends and can be cut to suit and shatter proof
Comment from : Pit Dawg

Most glass lids fliplike slide lids makes it easier to do feed and do water changecan you do a video on how to do thisthanks
Comment from : Lflower1 Stars

You don't have to answer but curious what do you do for a living? Looking for career ideas
Comment from : Fade

thanks, your video help me to make up my mind about go for glass lid on my 15 gallon salt water tank I am new on the hobby and was confused about what lid to use
Comment from : Monday

Do you have a video about your lighting? Your tips are great! Thanks for sharing
Comment from : rick talley

I wear polycarb eyeglasses The poly is supposed to keep out the UV light Do the plants need that?
Comment from : Jim Baldwin

On the polycarbonate lids with the holes, can't you just put little bit of silicone sealent over it to keep the water out and stop that algae growth possibility?
Comment from : Puma1Sunfire1

Good comparison of the two, thanks Jason!
Comment from : Born Free

Hey Jason, you may want to try using U-shape plastic edging (similar to car door guards) to seal off the ends of your plastic lids, if they are a tight fit you may even skip the silicone Just a thought
Comment from : Born Free

Silicone the edges to keep things from getting trapped in the lids😎
Comment from : Rick Stalker

Very interesting Thank you
Comment from : Deanne Sherriff

What about adding silicone to the ends of the sheet
Comment from : Kent’s Fish

subject is covered well Know from personal experience you were right on
Comment from : Jerome Perner

I cut my 8mm polycarbonate roofing with a jigsaw
Comment from : 5wisher5weet

with the poly lid couldnt you just fill those end holes by just putting a bead of silicone across it
Comment from : Michael allen

Hey man seen your shout out at the aquatic experience
Comment from : Wtf Nz

Don even have to watch the vid just look at the ones he uses
Comment from : Kyle Rigdon

There are plastic parts that are meant to cover and close those holes on the ends of a polycarbonate sheetbrI've installed them to close the holes on my DIY covers and nothing gets in
Comment from : Ivan Kolić

Great idea for a video Thanks for putting it together and the link Cheers
Comment from : Lumpydog

Why don't you silicone the end of the polycarbonate lids? It would keep the moisture out and all it would take is a little bit along the edge
Comment from : Caleb Hannah