Material for Custom Lid

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Slappy Kincaid

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I spotted something labeled Multiwall Polycarbonate Sheeting, which is a clear plastic sheeting with ribbed internal channels. It won't warp and cuts easily and about $30 for a 2 x 8 sheet.

It claims to block UV radiation. Does anyone know if this UV filtration will impact my plants?

Here's a link for the stuff: https://www.palram.com/us/product/sunlite-diy-polycarbonate-multi-wall/
 
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Says its greenhouse approved? Looks good on paper. If you're using leds? I may be concerned about the unholy carnival/disco ball nightmare that will create. Try it though! post pics! I've burned a ton of money on aquarium experimentation. Your turn [emoji14]
 
I traded some fish with a guy that had that on his 125g. Looked awesome. Very stiff. Cut to fit perfect. Loved it. And cheap for hard to find tanks
 
Tank lid completed

So I finally got the plants and finished the tank. No disco ball refraction from the polycarb lid and the plants are growing well.
 

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For the longer cuts I used a circular saw with a plywood blade (which has pretty fine teeth). To cut notches out for tubing I used a utility knife.
 
i use clear green plexiglass and a screen cover but there are other colors of plexiglass as well
 
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