starsman20 Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 The hood that came with my 36g bf has a light in it but it's not as bright ad I'd like it. I have an extra finnex light that will fit but I'm not sure if it should go towards the front or the back. Thoughts? Also I hate this hood but I can't find a replacement that fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garren Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 My suggestion is put as close to the center as you can to get the best spread of light. Also attached is a picture of my 38gal bow front. The top on it came with it but I have seen them for sale separately as well. You can just do internet search to find them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh world Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 like Garren said it does not madder that much if its towards the front or back of the tank. I would chose a a spot that is closest to the middle of the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh world Posted November 1, 2020 Share Posted November 1, 2020 You should also consider just getting rid of the light that came with the lid and just use the finnex light. That way you only have one thing to plug in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Pearl Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 @starsman20 I don't know if this will fit your tank, but it's worth checking out. The black plastic hoods in my opinion just don't give you enough options. Aqueon Versa-Top Hinged Glass Top 36 Bow WWW.PETSWAREHOUSE.COM Versa-Top Hinged Glass Tops Keep fish and water in your aquarium where they belong.Our glass tops are perfect for reducing evaporation and keeping fish from jumping out of your aquarium... I'm a firm believer that every tank needs a good hood something like the above. If the above one works, for about $40 you have a good component for lighting your tank. The new LED lights radiate light in an inverted V shape with the angle being dependent upon the LED's used. Once you have a hood like the one above, you can move the light forward or back until you get the light 'thrown' on what you are trying to light as best you can with what you have. If you can remove the 'built in' LED light, use it to add more light to your tank in the areas you need a little more or to fill in a dark spot. Good luck lighting your tank! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsman20 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 @Dandy Pearl Thanks. The tank is rimless so this top will not fit. It is one that I had looked at. I have been thinking about making a frame for the top that would allow this type of cover. I still may do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsman20 Posted November 2, 2020 Author Share Posted November 2, 2020 @Garren B That is the type of top I have been looking for but unable to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garren Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 Yes that is going to be difficult too get a lid for that style tank. As you said, you may have to make a frame so you can use a hinged top. Sorry not much of a help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Pearl Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 (edited) I found something on McMaster-Carr which may help. Its a rubber edging with a built in flange. It's black and hopefully won't be too ugly. There is a range of sizes. If you go this route I hope you fine one that fits. McMaster-Carr WWW.MCMASTER.COM McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day. under "edge trim" search for "Water- and Weather-Resistant Rubber Push-On Seals with Foam Rubber Wiper" I LOVE McMaster-Carr. They may not have exactly what you want, but they will have at least one thing that will get you very close. Their shipping is fantastic (pre COVID). I especially like the engineering specs they add to their part descriptions and added descriptions for the categories of things. You can learn alot from this info. Look around while you are in there. I'm sure you will get inspiration for a project or two! Good Luck. PS If you can't get enough, MSC Industrial Supply is like McMasterr, but has more. MSC Industrial Supply - Metalworking tools and MRO Supplies WWW.MSCDIRECT.COM MSC Industrial Supply is the source for your metalworking tool and MRO needs. Over 1.5 million products from industry leading suppliers in stock and ready to ship Edited November 3, 2020 by Dandy Pearl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsman20 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 I buy stuff from both of those places every week for work. I had never thought of them as a fish part supply resource. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Pearl Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 Just trying to think outside of the "glass" box 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexusreptiles Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 I replaced that hood with one I found on Amazon, it's an Aqueon glass lid. Just need to buy clips for the glass to sit on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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