I will most likely go to a hardware store and have it cut down 2 inches. This should give me adequate room for the filter, hoses etc. Thank you for you help and advice!
Front to back hangs over by a few inches. Side to side fits okay. I've been searching but no luck yet. I was even thinking of using two smaller lids but would need to add a center support.
I am going through the same exact problem. Today I purchased the same aquarium and lid from petsmart and the lid doesn't fit. I went online to find another one and can't find anything. Please update if you come up with anything. Thank you!