[helene schoubye]

Given those conditions, – well its hard to see where you could lower the expences then, – if it gets so cold, then you need the heaters etc.
The lid of course is good to have, I would say nessesary, however in my tanks its just a piece pf glass, – not so expensive.
But no matter, – it is sometimes nessesary to make the priority to spend the money, and be happy with the fish and equipment you have, – best to do it as good as you can, – that will probably make you most content in the long run.