Hood for a 29 Gal - Aquarium Advice

Viperboy · 03-27-2006, 10:25 PM

Hey guys im looking to upgrade the hood on my 29 gal because the one i got with it used is all dirty and the lid is broken and i want to get a better light for plants in case i ever decide to get them.

I was wondering if anyone knew a good site for a 29gal hood that is 30" long and 18 1/2" wide i believe ..... i would like it to come with a good light for plants if it could but i guess i could always buy it seperate ... TIA

Ray

GlitcH · 03-27-2006, 10:43 PM

Do you really need a hood?
Ever think of just skippin it?
I think my tank looks better that way....and more light gets in for the plants.
Also, I would assume it promotes better gas exchange too.

**Fishyfanatic** · 03-27-2006, 11:53 PM

I would definately get a hood. Fish tend to jump to their death. Have you looked into glass hoods? Check out your lfs and see what they have. Otherwise, ThatPetPlace.com sells hoods pretty cheap. They have a 30x18 and 30x12 . Don't forget to leave room for the filter. And they also have Standard light fixtures .

Viperboy · 03-28-2006, 12:40 AM

Yes i def want a hood because like fishyfanatic pointed out i dont want any fish jumping to their death and also in the future i may get some piranha and without a hood those are dangerous

.... also what is the difference between a glass hood and a plastic hood? any benefits or drawbacks? ..... also that t8 that the light fixture comes with .... are those good for low light plants? .. thanks for the responses guys

Ray

hashbaz · 03-28-2006, 12:42 AM

I second the idea of getting a glass hood. This gives you flexibilty when/if you decide to upgrade the lights. They also make glass hoods with wider areas to fit the wider strip lights that have twin bulbs. I got my "extra wide" glass hood at drsfostersmith.com - they seemed to have the best price (including shipping) when I looked.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1

**Fishyfanatic** · 03-28-2006, 12:51 AM

I prefer glass over plastic. I think the plastic hoods look cheap. The wattage of the strip will depend on which one you want. Are you looking at a single or twin tube?

Viperboy · 03-28-2006, 01:50 AM

I think i will go with glass just because of durability and look ... but i want to stay as cheap s possible right now ... so probably a good single that will be sufficent for low light plants like java , crypt, anubis , or any others

Ray

mortiss · 03-28-2006, 03:02 AM

You might check out a double tube strip, they're like 40 bucks at Fosters & Smith. The 29 gallon is a bit tall and the extra tube would boost your light output. I have that over a glass versa top.

**Fishyfanatic** · 03-28-2006, 07:46 AM

I agree. If you are wanting to keep plants in a 29 gal tank, I'd go with a twin tube. They are $37 at Big Als.

Viperboy · 03-28-2006, 11:58 AM

Thanks guys ... so for the price those are the best lighting that i can get and will be ok if i get some low light plants

Ray

PS I like the price tag on those rather than the compact ones i been looking at for 80

03-27-2006, 10:25 PM	#1
Viperboy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 383 Images: 11	Hood for a 29 Gal Hey guys im looking to upgrade the hood on my 29 gal because the one i got with it used is all dirty and the lid is broken and i want to get a better light for plants in case i ever decide to get them. I was wondering if anyone knew a good site for a 29gal hood that is 30" long and 18 1/2" wide i believe ..... i would like it to come with a good light for plants if it could but i guess i could always buy it seperate ... TIA Ray

03-27-2006, 11:53 PM	#3
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,267 Images: 15	I would definately get a hood. Fish tend to jump to their death. Have you looked into glass hoods? Check out your lfs and see what they have. Otherwise, ThatPetPlace.com sells hoods pretty cheap. They have a 30x18 and 30x12 . Don't forget to leave room for the filter. And they also have Standard light fixtures . __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

03-28-2006, 12:42 AM	#5
hashbaz Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 745 Images: 1	I second the idea of getting a glass hood. This gives you flexibilty when/if you decide to upgrade the lights. They also make glass hoods with wider areas to fit the wider strip lights that have twin bulbs. I got my "extra wide" glass hood at drsfostersmith.com - they seemed to have the best price (including shipping) when I looked. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1 __________________ link to 75 gallon planted 10 & 29 gal QT/nursery/undecided

03-28-2006, 12:51 AM	#6
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,267 Images: 15	I prefer glass over plastic. I think the plastic hoods look cheap. The wattage of the strip will depend on which one you want. Are you looking at a single or twin tube? __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

03-28-2006, 03:02 AM	#8
mortiss Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York, USA Posts: 100 Images: 11	You might check out a double tube strip, they're like 40 bucks at Fosters & Smith. The 29 gallon is a bit tall and the extra tube would boost your light output. I have that over a glass versa top. __________________ 55 Gal 2 tinfoil barbs, 6 buenos aires tetras, 4 green cories, 3 serpae tetras & 2 clown plecos 29 Gal 5 rainbows 20 long 1 red cap oranda & 1 calico ryukin with 3 ghost shrimp Pinky the betta in a 5 gal. Eclipse hex 7 gal. minibow quarantine / 2 panda cories

03-27-2006, 10:43 PM	#2
GlitcH Aquarium Advice FINatic Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RI Posts: 618 Images: 4	Do you really need a hood? Ever think of just skippin it? I think my tank looks better that way....and more light gets in for the plants. Also, I would assume it promotes better gas exchange too.

03-28-2006, 12:40 AM	#4
Viperboy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 383 Images: 11	Yes i def want a hood because like fishyfanatic pointed out i dont want any fish jumping to their death and also in the future i may get some piranha and without a hood those are dangerous .... also what is the difference between a glass hood and a plastic hood? any benefits or drawbacks? ..... also that t8 that the light fixture comes with .... are those good for low light plants? .. thanks for the responses guys Ray

03-28-2006, 01:50 AM	#7
Viperboy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 383 Images: 11	I think i will go with glass just because of durability and look ... but i want to stay as cheap s possible right now ... so probably a good single that will be sufficent for low light plants like java , crypt, anubis , or any others Ray

03-28-2006, 07:46 AM	#9
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,267 Images: 15	I agree. If you are wanting to keep plants in a 29 gal tank, I'd go with a twin tube. They are $37 at Big Als. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

03-28-2006, 11:58 AM	#10
Viperboy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 383 Images: 11	Thanks guys ... so for the price those are the best lighting that i can get and will be ok if i get some low light plants Ray PS I like the price tag on those rather than the compact ones i been looking at for 80

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