10 gallon top

[EpicEpic]

I want to put one into a 10 gallon tank as it's hard to work on her tank...she's always in my way lol!

What's the best way to cover your tank? I know mesh is a no-no last I checked and I'm not the best DIYer. Thanks for any info!

 

[spideyspinneret78]

Take the measurements and go to Lowe's or Home Depot. They'll cut the acrylic for you. Drill or melt some holes for ventilation, and you've got yourself a tarantula-safe lid! You can also order pre-made ones like this from Etsy if you're not in the mood for making one yourself.

 

[Arachnophobphile]

Make sure you get 1/8 not 1/4 or you'll never get vent holes drilled.

Update:
Only writing that because when I first started I made the mistake of ordering 1/4 acryllic off Amazon not thinking about it. Long story what happened to that sheet of acryllic.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

I know mesh is a no-no last I checked

Woven wire mesh should be avoided as the shifting wires are what causes issues. Expanded metal, coated mesh, and perforated sheet metal are all safe mesh alternatives.

 

[DomGom TheFather]

Expanded metal mesh.
If you dont mind that, lids for regular ten gallon tanks are usually readily available at pet stores. Just be aware, you will be filling water dishes much more frequently.

 

[JonnyTorch]

If you're not a good "Do-it-yourselfer" you can buy these (two links below)

10 Gallon HORIZONTAL Aquarium Terrestrial Conversion Kit

Introducing the Terrestrial Conversion Kit for 10 Gallon Aquariums, designed specifically for horizontal setups. Tank Not included. Before placing your order, we kindly request you to measure the opening of your tank to ensure a proper fit. The dimensions of the kit are 19 1/2 inches wide x 9...

store.iheartgeckos.com

Amazon.com

Some like this are for "Arboreal" but work the same for terrestrials. It's just a lid that fits into a standard 10 gal lid rim. Just silicone the rim and place it in, done.