that looks amazing. Wow.. I was going to add one or two small live plants, however thought they might stay potted. Again, I'm not quite sure how to clean an enclosure w/ "rooted" plant life.. I totally understand the drainage layer now - thanks! I will most likely use hydro balls / screen / plantation soil combo b/c I'm wary of water "sitting" on the glass below the eggcrate. Wait... I can siphon, right?? hmmm... what to do...

Anyway, back to the top... is your light sitting right on top of the clear plexi? It there a hole cut? will heat emit thru the acrylic like that? will the metal melt the plexi?? Are you using the 15w daylight 6500 ??

I would love to set mine up same way (I work w/ pvc, plexi, acrylic, etc all day long - so I have access to materials / machinery for cutting)