Quote Originally Posted by nekomeh View Post
Ok another question. As for the lid, I was thinking of getting some molding, framing the tank with it and putting a lip on the inside about a half inch down so it will rest on the edge of the tank. I am trying to decide on whether to get glass or acrylic for the top and what to use for the hinge. I've read about the living hinges using silicone and the piano hinges. I like the way the piano hinges look more but im afraid they wont be able to keep in the fruit flies. What do you guys think?
Acrylic will bend with time. I use some as my tops in smaller pieces. I buy the really thick one that is as expensive as glass. The reason I use it is because it is easily cut, so I can make small openings for nozzles, wires, you name it. But do keep in mind that it will bend. I use velcro to attach the top to the tank. If you are looking for something visually pleasant, and something that will not bend, glass would be the way to go.