90 Gallon Project (1 step weekly)

duromega

Feeder Fish
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Jan 13, 2013
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Like the title says I'm setting up a new tank 1 step every week so far I have the empty tank with a decoration which my mother gave me as a present



Missing:

Hood / Background (week 2)
Stand (week 3)
Filter (Week 4)
Sand (Week 5)

I have a question about the hood

So the guy on petland told me there was no hoods for this fishtank because it was too big, he told me I have to put a piece of glass on top and then a lamp if I want to have some light,
BS right ? I have seen bigger tanks with hoods but he got me really confused so my question is:
will this hood fit my new tank?



Aqueon Fluorescent Deluxe Full Hoods
48.9" x 9.6" x 3.3"

My Tank Dimensions
48.5" x 18.5" x 25.4"

Thanks for your time, I will keep you guys updated about my tank weekly!!
 

KAWAMIKIE

Candiru
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Feb 17, 2010
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Glass top or hood for a 75 gal. will fit. Your tank is the same dimensions, just taller. You need a top the same brand as your tank, not all manufacturers are the same.
 

IndovinaVI

Jack Dempsey
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From my experience with those lights is the two pieces on either front side need to be supported length wise or front to back. Now I could be wrong, but digging from my memory, these or ones like them had those to cover the front up and lift upwards to feed or act as some cover- but if they separate off you'd be fine. Any light long enough to support itself on the rim should work. Too bad you weren't in or close to LA- I'd give you the glass tops that came with my 80/90 (same dimensions)
 

duromega

Feeder Fish
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Jan 13, 2013
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UPDATE!
Hood and Background came yesterday in the mail but unfortunately the hood doesn't perfectly fit a 75/90 Tank
It's off for like about 2" I can live with it meanwhile, anyways I'm doing a 55 Brackish soon I can use the hood for that one there are some pictures:
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lp85253

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find a piece of egg crate lighting plastic at home depot or other hardware store cut it to fit the extra area behind the 55 top ...DONE...:popcorn:
 
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