Where Should I Start My Search?

[JackA99]

I currently have two starter kit tanks, aqueon brand I think, that I want to get new hoods for so I can upgrade my lighting. Anyone have any suggestions of where I could find glass hood or should just any hood work?

 

[LunaSky]

I don’t use tips on my tanks but glass hoods are very easy and cheap. You can find them at any LFS.

 

[Sanderguy777]

Aqueon, their service department, Ebay, Amazon.
I personally like Amazon the best, but they have a limited selection on some things...

 

[max h]

Drs. Foster and Smith has a good selection of Aqueon and Marineland glass hoods.

 

[SixThreeOh]

Petsmart or Petco should have glass tops.

 

[max h]

It's actually cheaper to buy online especially if you qualify for the free shipping.

 

[Sanderguy777]

What size are you looking for?

If you just want function not form (ugly thing that keeps fish in), you could get a price of acrylic from Home Depot or Lowe's, cheap and effective.

 

[JackA99]

Thanks for all the responses. Should any lid work or only aqueon brand ones? The piece of a acrylic is tempting but long run I think I would rather go with a hinged lid.

 

[WTFish?]

I second drs foster and smith. It’s aquaeon brand, fits most tanks and cheap.

 

[max h]

Thanks for all the responses. Should any lid work or only aqueon brand ones? The piece of a acrylic is tempting but long run I think I would rather go with a hinged lid.

Measure the openings and then select the appropriate size, most of the time the hoods fit the standard sized tanks. I have some older oddball size tanks and because of heat issues I just went ahead and bought a $12 piece of egg crate for light fixtures and cut to fit. Works great, helps cool the tank and keeps the fish in.

 

[JackA99]

Thanks for all the info. Just found out it is marineland not aqueon I think I may try to find something local before I buy online but good to know that if the size is right it should work for the tank.