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Review on πŸ”’ SimbaLux Acrylic Plexiglass Protective Solutions by Steven Pankey

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Not suitable for aquarium lids!

I bought two sizes, 12 x 24 and 12 x 12. I would give these 5 stars because they are nice, thick (1/8 inch) clear plexiglass pieces that arrived in perfect condition. . Based on other reviews I was confident I could use them as covers for my rimless nano tanks. With a circular saw, drill and jigsaw I was able to make the necessary cuts without much effort, no cracks or scratches. both are deformed. The mids dropped and the sides rose until the edges protruded a good half inch over the edge of the aquarium. Aside from looking bad, it's also not good for keeping snails and shrimp from wandering around the tank. I'm genuinely surprised that something 1/8" thick can warp that much as it replaces two much thinner sheets of plexiglass purchased from Lexan here at Revain. The finer parts have been in my aquarium for months and have not deformed. I only bought this brand because I wanted a longer piece and it was in stock. Based on how it was received and how much more durable it was proving to be than the Lexan, I immediately ordered a 12 x 12 for my smaller Nano tank. Very disappointed with the deformation and will return to Lexan. Photos on a 12x12 sheet. I had to remove the 12x24 sheet for the safety of my tank's occupants.

Pros
  • Plastic
Cons
  • Requires base