These clips are designed for single-handed operation and secure attachment of lids on culture tanks of multi-tank systems such as those manufactured for zebrafish by Aquaneering and Aquatic Habitats. They use an elastic band for to pull the two sections of the clips together (recommended: Scunci No-Slip Grip Gel Evolution Ponytailers, 4 cm diameter). We use these to secure the tank lids for use with Xenopus and Ambystoma.
Aquatic Habitats tanks
https://mbki.com/aquatic-habitats-z-hab-system/
Aquaneering tanks https://static1.squarespace.com/static/60dcf03509a28849b95ce03e/t/624b67fa37b34a4fa64492b6/1649108996008/Consumables+No+Prices+No+Numbers.pdf
Developed by the Aquatic Germplasm and Genetic Resources Center (AGGRC) at the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Original design by Nikolas Zuchowicz. Modifications by David Holden, Jack Koch, and Elise Harmon. Designed in partnership with the National Xenopus Resource. This work was funded in part by NIH Office of Research Infrastructure Program (ORIP).
The author remixed this model.
The updated version, V2.3.0, based on the previous, V1.2.4, accommodates a larger sized elastic band and has been redesigned to prevent stress and deformation along the midline of the clip.