03-10-2011, 09:31 PM
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55 gallon tank hood
i need a 55 gallon tank hood, i'm low on money so if someone has one for little to nothing that would be great, or something damaged such as a non working light, since i know how to fix that, i really need a lid so i can upgrade to a 55 but i don't have the funds to by a new hood, and i can get the tank for like $20, thanks
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03-10-2011, 10:02 PM
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Run it topless. Just a suggestion, especially if money is tight. Hang a shop light over top to make do..
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03-10-2011, 10:13 PM
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**** thats a good idea, thanks man, i din't know you were really suppose to run it without a proper lid, i'm gonna do that, thanks again
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03-10-2011, 10:15 PM
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None of my tanks have lids 
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03-10-2011, 10:48 PM
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what kinda shop light, like flourecent tube lights, cause i got one in the garage i think thats not in use, how high above the tank would you hang it, i don't want to damage the fixture from the water, since when i had a 5 gallon i put a flouecent light bulb in it the water that kinda splashed up from the bubbles it blew the light out.idk if it would do it to a tube light though
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03-10-2011, 10:59 PM
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ya florescent works but it's not too pretty. try and get 2"-3" off the water top if possible. Make sure it cant fall in or get splashed on!!! i used to hooks in the sealing with some rope the first time and it worked well till i moved. if you want an actual hood though, you can get a sheet of Plexiglas glass and cut it to size allowing for filter room and tubes. Also super glue extra pieces on for handles makes getting in a lot easier. i think it cost me about $15 all together. It also helps on evaporation.
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03-10-2011, 11:23 PM
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yeah i was thinking of getting a flourecent light fixture and set it ontop of some plexi glass and put hinges on one piece so i can lift it up without taking off and ct out spots for the filter and tubes, i like how flourecent light looks in the tank
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03-14-2011, 08:52 PM
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I would use glass, plexi will yellow and sag over time.
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03-17-2011, 07:54 AM
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well how much does that much glass cost
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03-17-2011, 09:02 AM
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You could get 2x 24" glass tops for like $15-20ea.
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03-17-2011, 05:32 PM
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is that 2, 2 feet?
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03-17-2011, 06:25 PM
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Yes, I'm assuming your tank is 48", with a center brace.
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03-21-2011, 09:34 AM
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well it will be
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03-26-2011, 01:56 AM
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or go to lowes with the measurements, they will cut it for free, the glass will be like $3-4 apiece for each 24x11 top measure it exacty how you want, leave a couple inches for filters and stuff
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03-26-2011, 12:35 PM
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Where are you located.
I'm getting a used 55 from a guy at work. He found the NO light fixtures in the garage and I told him I didn't want. If you're nearby and he didn't get rid of yet you can stop over and pick it up.
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03-26-2011, 09:05 PM
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aww man, i wish i was close i'm around gettysburge pa,
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03-27-2011, 10:30 AM
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AA Team Emeritus
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Yea, the gas would cost more than buying a new one.
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03-29-2011, 08:36 AM
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yeah, the one time i wish i lived in NJ
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