Odd Screen Cover Size

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animateash

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I found a 50 gallon (I think) aquarium and a nice tank stand by the curb one day and took it home to clean it up. It looks great now and I'm planning to make a custom expanding foam background for it so my 3 oldest leos can make use of the vertical tank space.
The thing I did not find left with the tank was a cover of any kind. The tank measures 36 in L x 15 in W. Most screen covers sold online or in pet stores are 36 x 12 or 36 x 18.
Does anyone know a good source for odd size or custom screen covers? Or, will the 36x18 screen be fine with approx 1.5 inches slack on either side? I just want to be sure the slightly sloppy fit won't be problematic. The tank would be mostly undisturbed, though I can't promise my cat won't jump up to sit on top once in a great while (this only happens once every few months when it seems like he forgets the geckos exist and then suddenly they're novel again).
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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What a cool find! :biggrin: How tall is this viv?

Perhaps 1/4 inch grid hardware cloth would work? It's easy to cut to size with an overlap around the edges.
 
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animateash

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Good thought. Maybe I can see if one would give me a quote and i can compare it to the $25-30 cost of the slightly off pre-made lids.
 
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animateash

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Oh, and to answer your question I think it's 17 H. Gives me a little room for some basking platforms above the caves.
Elizabeth Freer said:
What a cool find! :biggrin: How tall is this viv?

Perhaps 1/4 inch grid hardware cloth would work? It's easy to cut to size with an overlap around the edges.
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Megword

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I ran into this problem too! I ended up making my own. I got a DIY kit from Home Depot and the metal for the frame, I think it was a total of $14 altogether, but it was SUPER easy! It surprised me, I though I bit off more than I could chew at first, but it turned out to be a perfect fit.
 
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