Vlog 29: The MOST Important and Overlooked Aquarium Accessory, the Lids
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
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WOW guys, your title says it all as simple and true as it could be and you did such an awesome overview on our lids. We look forward to seeing your continued input as you use them more and more. But most importantly, we look forward to keeping your fish safe and inside the tank where they belong!
I just wanted to point out a few small things that we think are important to clarify for your viewers.
1. All ClearView Lids are made using Polycarbonate plastic. Though polycarbonate and acrylic look similar, they are very different. One of the biggest differences lies in their strength. Polycarbonate is 200x's more impact resistant than glass. Acrylic is only 10x's more impact resistant than glass. Acrylic will bow and warp quickly when used as a lid. Polycarbonate, on the other hand, will not...at all.
2. The lids you are prominently displaying in the studio are our all NEW Pisces EXO line. Pisces EXO takes the innovative interlocking modular joint design that was launched a year ago with the Tsunami but builds on it to offer even greater options for expandability and durability in the future. The most notable difference between the Pisces EXO and the Tsunami is the addition of the venting cutouts all around the frame. This vented frame boasts a solid frame surface width of only 1" across 95% of the frame...even on the largest models. Comparatively, Tsunami has a solid frame surface width of 2 1/2" across ~75% of the frame. The Pisces EXO frame is designed to 'breath' a lot better than a non-vented frame like our Tsunami and Classic style lids (resulting in less condensation on the frame in low humidity/dry air environments like yours). Lastly, a Pisces EXO weighs ~50% less than a Tsunami lid for the same tank, but is also carefully engineered to be structurally stronger. With Pisces EXO we now find the weight of the lids to be getting very close to the lightweight afforded by aluminum framed lids of the past....but in a much nicer looking, more durable, and more customizable format, that is designed to compliment the tank while protecting all of your little fishies =).
3. All lids are built to order and shipped fully built and screened, though we may again in the future offer DIY assembly kits. Tsunami and Pisces EXO lids are modular and can, therefore, be upgraded in the future to add new accessories (such as the braces, solid inserts, extra feed doors, new section pieces with different light cutouts, or an added autofeeder).
4. Pisces EXO lids are not yet available on the website, but are available through Pre-Order. At launch, they are currently available only for Red Sea, WaterBox, and Innovative Marine aquariums. Other brands will roll out in stages. Classic and Tsunami lids are available currently on the website per regular terms and availability.
Further details can be found on our website at www.clearviewlids.com. You can also email us at orders@artfullyacrylic.com.
When will the Pisces exo be available for the website looking for one for my Red Sea Max 170 and trying to get an idea on pricing.
@@DhG4410 you can email us at orders@artfullyacrylic.com for pricing and further pre-order information. Thanks!
A link to your site would've been awesome.
Ripoff.. tap plastics does what you're doing for $30
@@bovice1766 Mmmkayy....tap plastics sells plastic. They don't make lids. So, not sure where this trollish jewel came from, but I hope you have a nice day though!!
Man, I have to tell you. After a long day's work, It's really enjoyable to sit, relax and watch one of your videos. The day life is stressful and hectic, but being able to unwind and and just watch you love on your tank is almost medicinal. I love all your videos, keep it up.
Great point... Hate coming home to fish jerky on the floor. Those r some nice lids. Glad they r involved with what you are doing in the gallery and for us in the community. Love the vlogs keep up the great work Jake!
Jake! The build is coming together extremely nicely!! Thank you. Just one of many Australian supporters 👍🐠
Rest In Peace Jake!
Agree Jake, all of my 3 tanks has a lids, never lost my fish again 👍
Sweet lid! I purchased mine from top lids. Very happy...
SC Reefer i had a bad experience with clearview which i shouldve gone with toplids. Glad you’re happy with yours!
I have 2 Clearview lids. One on my 120 gallon mixed reef and the other on my 50 gallon Waterbox anemone cube. 2 of the best investments I've made.
Yaaayyyyyy!!!! So glad to see so many of our ClearView family out here on Reefbuilders too =). Thanks for your support!
I have two clear view classics on both of my larger tanks. I absolutely love them.
Thanks for your support and feedback!!
All the IM Aquariums are low-key scaped and are FILLED WITH CORAL!!! Did I miss some videos?!
Those lids are so awesome, I want one or a few
Those lids look awesome🔥👊👍
Rico's Aquariums @Reef Builders you gotta send Rico one of these bad boys
Rico's Aquariums Rico you need to get a nine-to-five stop always asking for Stuff you low-life
The design of the acrylic on these is really clever, the blue lights light up the edges like something out of TRON.
Awesome lids too Jake 👍👍😍
That water box tank is on point that glass is crystal clear.
1000% agree, too many fish, especially marine fish are lost due to a lack of lids/covers
Did Clearview make the black cover over the overflow of that Waterbox peninsula tank?
Those lids look great.
Yes!!! A video
They seem like really cool lids ! I’m going to look into getting one for my reef !
Hit the spot again Jake. I have one of the clearviewlids.com on my 60 gallon cube and I love it. I had a DIY on my 40 breeder, and quickly got rid of it once I got my hands on the new one. Not cheap, but as they say, you get what you pay for. Keep them coming buddy.
Thanks for your support and feedback!!
Quality looking lids studio looking awesome
Awesome lids . I wish I went with one of those on my tank
It is never too late.
Time to look into getting a lid!! Thanks for the awesome video.
I have a traditional Clearview on my Red Sea E170 and I love it... awesome lids.
Thanks for your support Tyler!!
I ordered a custom lid for my marineland 60 cube and because of my setup I had to go with their basic lid not the fancy one like you got. I am waiting for them to build it so the waiting is rough. Wasn't the cheapest option I think I spent over 250 dollars for this lid . So Judgement will be strong once I get it on how it works out. They were very responsive to emails during the design process of my build
Just bought one! Thanks for the video!
You make me spend money Jake!! Lids are awesome!
nice corals nd jake is explain everything good nd im daily waiting his new video
You left us wanting more!
The studio is looking amazing
I used to always think lids were an unnecessary eyesore when placed, especially, on rimless/ada style tank. Then 2 weeks ago, my most beloved discus was found about 8 feet in front of the tank, he felt like a hard and sticky piece of rubber. I figured out that night the little moonlight LED I have went.....the power supply got wet. Finicky fish do strange things when they cant see at all.
NOOOoooo not the discus! Aww man I feel for your loss
Love the vlogs, thanks guys
I think this is the sexiest thing, just sent a question to bulk reef supply (looking for clear frames) and got a mediocre answer, on the aluminum frames 🖼 ...... this is going to be huge in the highend freshwater market for rimless aquariums. Because the idea is clear silicone, clear Lilypipes, no cables shown. Everything hidden and this product fits perfectly!
Love those lids!
I need this... i have a husky hair is everywhere
Awesome lids Jake 👍
Love my classic. It was worth the wait.
How do you feel about the feeding door vs no feeding door? I like the look without it but will it wear on the corner joints over time if I tilt it up to feed? Do you get condensation running back when you lift it? The manufacturer recommends the door. Thx
That studio might as well be an LFS. Looks awesome.
Except nothing's for sale, I don't have to restock or answer the phone, but yeah I wish my LFS looked like this
Have you noticed a hinderance in coral growth from the clearview lids because it has a UV protectant mesh?
the mesh doesn't block UV, it's the material itself that is resistant to degrading when exposed to UV
Wow sir your video and saltwater aquarium and corrals looks so fantastic... When this summer I would love too see this place with all tanks and fish and corals and I'm going buy a lot of stuff from your place... Thanks for updating your places with all corals... what's is Andress I'm really going this place spends $300.00 corals...👍👍👍👍
Funny how this video came out and I have a small ruby red dragonet in my 25 gal tank.
good
I got a fly screen made up with that mesh inserted, works well for what it is, but these covers look rather sexy. :-)
Looking good with the lids Jake, have lost so many jumpers in the hobby
Nice lids 👍🏽
Rico needs one of these bad boys
Nice video Jake! Can you please do a detailed video on the Waterbox peninsula tank?
Ur awesome wish I could go to reefstock maybe next time you’ll make one around Tijuana thanks
Very good Video and great accessory for aquarium. I had already fishes they jump out..... i will Order this 😎
Very beautiful lids but very expensive, I was looking at one for my 75 gal reef but went with Red Sea instead.
Pretty nice lids but I like the look of the Artfully Acrylic lid WAY better.
LOL, this is our newest lid Reefkpr. ClearView and ArtFully Acrylic are the same. We still offer our Classic and Tsunami styles too so now we have even more options for the avid enthusiast =).
@@clearviewlids255 LOL!!! Dang I feel dumb. LOL. I have 2 of the Classics and I LOVE them. So clean. New styles are awesome but I prefer the simpler look of the classic. Great product!!!
Maybe a nice big fresh water planted aquascaped tank. Maybe a 300 gallon cube tank
Nice video!
I’m looking at their Pisces Exo because it is now made with inserts if you want them. Are you familiar with the Pisces Exo with or without inserts?
Great video Jake those are awesome Lids. However you did not mention price so I'm sure there outrageous. By the way is the studio something a fellow reefer could come up to take a look at I'm in Colorado as well not too far from you. Summertime Maybe?
I promise our pricing on the Pisces EXO is a mere 20% more for the base lid than our original Classic lid, and not at all outrageous. In fact, I keep complaining to my owner that his design and time is worth more.. All of our options and add ons for the Pisces EXO are the same prices listed on our site for the other two lid types. We do bare minimum margins, as we are not just a business, but fellow enthusiasts, as well. We are better able to offer lower margins and prices because we are a small operation and we outsource nothing. All programming, fabricating, design and R&D are done in house only.
Please feel free to email us for a quote/order form today. orders@artfullyacrylic.com
Great
Awesome man. When will the studio be open for us to visit I would love to check it out.
Can you see and visit every angle of the studio on the videos ;-)
I admit yes it looks awesome on camera it is amazing to see something like a reef gallery. But to ask if it’s better on video is to ask if a twin bed is better than a king. Haha
I've been looking for a lid after loosing my flame hawk fish (who was my buddy) - *note* - The lids featured in this video are the new Pisces EXO. Not the Tsunami. The Pisces EXOs are currently in preorder so don't accidentally order Tsunami thinking you'll get the cutout lids. Jake think you should update the description so peeps don't "flip their lids" when they get wrong product.
Also the lids are made out of polycarbonate, not Acrylic.
I can say that we are very appreciative to Reef Builders and Jake Adams for getting this video out. The naming of the lids in this video is our fault, as we told him we were planning to send him Tsunami lids, but the Pisces EXO design was finished in time to send, instead. Our Operations Manager has been incredibly diligent (probably annoyingly so to some customers) in checking with each Tsunami order that comes in as to which lid they meant to order.
We do appreciate your concern and correct facts pointed out, ten4tango. Also, very sorry to hear of the loss of your buddy :(
Come see us and get a new Pisces EXO before you replace him or lose anyone else.
Dose that acrylic bow with time?
Wait -other Tanks are done? Tzzz videos from scaping them?🤘✌ this lids looking lit.
Hi Jake
Do you know if I can get them lids in Australia?
I love my old school glass lids, what’s the comparison in price in 2’x4’
A nice fitting glass lid is great, less access and gas exchange but honestly the most important thing is to keep the fish in, and provide easy access. The new breed of aquarium just don't even have glass tops/lids available for them at all
The real comparison is not even price related. It is that Lexan is 200x more shatter resistant than glass, a superior material and build, all around. I am sure if you email them, tell them what you paid for your glass lids, they will be happy to tell you the price difference, I checked their site and there is a link to learn all about the new lid line.
Thanks Jake, I am getting ready to order a lid for my SCA 150 rimless tank.. Do you know if they make them in 60x24x24?
product placement, check, free shit, check.
They look amazing. Looking for a solution close to open top for my planted - but without the jumping risk. However, my cats love sleeping on the aquarium lid. They are not fussed by the fish, but wondering how this will do under weight of two lazy felines..... Any one got any suggestions for similar alternatives that might work?
are these waterbox tanks?
Top Lids.....
Good choice Jake in getting the lid. I’ve had too many times coming home to see my dog chewing on one of the poor fish that jumped out. It’s legit funny tho...😅
About to order me one for my waterbox. I have the Red Sea DIY and it is complete junk.
I see the Mangroves xD
Hey jake, I may be headed to Denver soon, is this a place i could tour?
hey thanks show your video I like it.
Hi, Jake ;) Nice lid's and as always nice to follow you :) The yellow tang you have in the 5 foot at the end of the video. is that an adult and a juvenile? and hau did you manage to put those together??? Regards Joenne
I put the Juvie in first, then the big boy, and he's closer to 7"
@@ReefBuildersVideo Nice Thanks Jake. 🎯🏁🙏
DD Jump guard Pro mesh lid is wayyyyyyy better. The clear mesh reflexs soooo much light while DD supplies a black mesh. Its non visible.
Love the lids but where can I get your shirt?😎👍
amazing
love the videos buddy! I like the bare bottom look, obviously intentional- do you recommend?
Bring back the mustache!
So you still have to put them together? Spline etc?
We may offer a DIY kit option again in the future, but all lids are currently shipped fully built and screened. That said, if any future upgrades or changes are made to your lid you are able to order parts and perform them yourself or send the lid back to us for upgrades.
@@clearviewlids255 Sweet
break me off a piece of that Jake Adams
Go with TopLids, clearview is not a good company. The lid they made did not fit my aquarium after waiting over 2 weeks. They would not refund a 9$ cutout that i no longer wanted on the replacement lid as the first lid that arrived did not fit. They claimed that the dimension of my tank was off although the lid would not fit on both corners hence the lid would not fit either way if the dimension of the tank was off or not. They did not make it clear that i wont be getting a refund for the custom cut that i no longer wanted on the replacement lid when i asked for that change. I find out later when i inquired about my refund for the custom cutout that i wont be getting that refunded. Horrible customer service from my experience. I mightve save a few bucks from picking toplids but i guess you pay for what you get. Another thing is the screen that they put on the frame is not done perfectly considering you paid a decent amount for a custom lid. The screen is not stretched out nicely and evenly (basically imperfections).
I meant i mightve saved a few bucks going with their tsunami lid to the regular lid made by toplids, but you paid for what you get. Lesson learned and i just want people to be aware of this when making a decision.
Love your Tee Jake, are these available to buy ?
Soon
👍
how much do you have to adjust the lighting bc of par loss?
it's negligible, that mesh is pretty fine & clear
do they make this for the innovative marine 25 lagoon tank for either model
We sure do!!
Not waiting 8 weeks
Ce n'est pas une réponse ???
Reduces cost.... looks at lid for my tank which is a standard one... $250... good lord I'd hate to see if the cost wasn't reduced.
That said, I am still old school running metal halides, no way I'm trusting acrylic lids. And I almost feel like having a nice rimless tank that you can look down into the top is kind of pointless with a lid.
Hi Mike, our lids are actually made using polycarbonate (largely a cause of the cost) so your metal halides won't cause issues with the frame at all. We have customers with classic lids going back over 4 years now without an issue in sight with the frames. The clear mesh, on the other hand, will eventually deteriorate under the intensity and heat of metal halides. We have some metal halide customers reporting 1 1/2-2 years before needing to pull and replace the screen. Luckily all of our frames are designed to allow easy replacement of the screen. Tsunami and Pisces EXO take it a step further by allowing individual frame section replacement as well.
Anyone here have experience with Safe Top LIds? Purchased the Clearview last year and it did not fit right.
Sorry to hear your lid did not fit. We try to keep on top of any customer issues, but we can't help what we don't know about. Not sure if you've reached out previously or not, but we are happy to help you out if you need to have your issue fixed. Send us an email to orders@artfullyacrylic.com and include your original order number so we can best assist. Thanks!
Same issues here buddy. Check out my review and experience with them on this thread, which was about a month or so ago.
Salut Jake, très intéressant mais financièrement, RED SEA est bien moins chère pour nous petit Français ...
Combien pour un REEFER 350 par exemple stp ?
Merci de ton retour
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Nice.....not sexy but its useful!! Hahaha
Aquarium lids suuuuUuuuuck. And homemade lids from polycarbonate sheets suck about as bad.
lol add sell them lids.....
Sorry not a fan. Just put a canopy on top for aesthetics.
Seventy fifth.
you have a job for me in your land??
Désolé mais adoré un commentaire ne répond jamais à ma question ???
J'adore vos vidéos mais un retour écrit serais mieux quand même svp sinon même un robot peux cliquer sur J'AIME ...
Merci
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