02-21-2006, 02:33 PM
What is the best option for vivarium lids?
I have a 10 gallon horizontal set up that houses 2 leucs (who, so far, seem happy!).
The lid I have is just a commercial 'flip-top' that I purchased from the local pet store. The front of the lid flips up (has a plastic tab attached to it) and I can mist/feed by opening this up. I have a light resting on the lid.
My problem is, there are small gaps along the edges of the plastic piece, and this provides an escape route for the fruit flies (bad politics with my wife!). They aren't gushing out mind you, but I generally can find 4 or 5 climbing on the outside of the tank. One or two have made it to the kitchen (worse politics with the wife).
There also MAY be a tiny gap in the middle of the lid where the long black 'hinge' is located.
I have already begun to set up my second tank (a 15 gallon horizontal--not sure what I will put in there yet), and have my sights set on a vertical as well (REALLY want some imitators!).
Before I go much further, I really need to address the lid issue, because it will certainly be an issue on my next tanks as well.
THANKS for your advice!
Greg L.
Temperance, MI
I have a 10 gallon horizontal set up that houses 2 leucs (who, so far, seem happy!).
The lid I have is just a commercial 'flip-top' that I purchased from the local pet store. The front of the lid flips up (has a plastic tab attached to it) and I can mist/feed by opening this up. I have a light resting on the lid.
My problem is, there are small gaps along the edges of the plastic piece, and this provides an escape route for the fruit flies (bad politics with my wife!). They aren't gushing out mind you, but I generally can find 4 or 5 climbing on the outside of the tank. One or two have made it to the kitchen (worse politics with the wife).
There also MAY be a tiny gap in the middle of the lid where the long black 'hinge' is located.
I have already begun to set up my second tank (a 15 gallon horizontal--not sure what I will put in there yet), and have my sights set on a vertical as well (REALLY want some imitators!).
Before I go much further, I really need to address the lid issue, because it will certainly be an issue on my next tanks as well.
THANKS for your advice!
Greg L.
Temperance, MI