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Glass hood would help with evap, but it traps gas exchange and heat in which is worse and having to top off everyday with freshwater IMO.
Screen top will be easy to do since its a small tank and rectangle, and it'll give you peace of mind in case of a jumper. Never fun to come home to fish jerky.