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Title: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Mugwump on October 23, 2012, 06:57:28 PM

What's your preference?....the std hood/light fixtures or glass tops , or other material,
Do you make your own?....or look for deals?

Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: JR on October 23, 2012, 09:41:41 PM

Glass tops

Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: b125killer on October 24, 2012, 06:07:47 AM

I have all of it. I think I like glass tops with led lighting the best. I did just just get a new Marineland LED Aquarium Hood from http://www.drsfostersmith.com for my 29 gallon there nice. I have a piece of cut glass with a diy light made out of a gutter and a cheap walmart light. It's not the prettiest but it's cheap and works.

Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Jdmcfast on October 24, 2012, 02:52:42 PM

I need to figure out how to make a cover that will fit my 55. The light fixture clamps on both ends and prevents the use of normal glass tops. Can notches be cut out of glad to make it work? Any suggestions?

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Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Jo on October 24, 2012, 03:51:24 PM

My hubby put something over the ends of tank where light clamps on (I have one like that) so I could still use my glass tops. I will try to get a pic on here when I get home from work. I had same problem.

Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Jo on October 24, 2012, 05:17:47 PM

Here are the pics. I think he double sided taped the pieces on. It works well.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7u8soKBoP0M/UIhoXX2-B-I/AAAAAAAAOVA/9Tm0FREnzVk/s400/IMG_8443.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ybWLAuWYWec/UIhoSt3pVRI/AAAAAAAAOU4/1i31Vazj5bQ/s400/IMG_8440.JPG)

Title: Re: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Jdmcfast on October 25, 2012, 09:22:37 AM

Quote from: Jo on October 24, 2012, 05:17:47 PM
Here are the pics. I think he double sided taped the pieces on. It works well.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7u8soKBoP0M/UIhoXX2-B-I/AAAAAAAAOVA/9Tm0FREnzVk/s400/IMG_8443.JPG)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ybWLAuWYWec/UIhoSt3pVRI/AAAAAAAAOU4/1i31Vazj5bQ/s400/IMG_8440.JPG)

Can you still open the lids normally

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Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Jo on October 25, 2012, 10:44:12 AM

Yes that is what so great about it. I had ordered light and glass lids at same time. So didn't have an option to do something else with lids. So he figured that out. If you want I can get a pic with lids open. That light really causes algae to grow on lids though so I have to take them off every week and wipe them down.

Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Jo on October 25, 2012, 05:55:56 PM

Here it is with lids open.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6n_Oc2yf40g/UInCY4OCBwI/AAAAAAAAOVQ/cf8vcYiXUWo/s400/IMG_8448.JPG)

Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Ron Sower on October 28, 2012, 11:17:52 PM

He did a really nice job for you! I like it!

Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Jdmcfast on October 29, 2012, 08:32:18 AM

I really need to do something like this too! Thanks for the idea Jo:))

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Title: Re: Hoods and tank covers
Post by: Jo on November 07, 2012, 04:08:21 PM

You are welcome! It has worked out really well for me.

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