Galabar Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I found it walking in front of the refrigerator in the next room. Wow. I placed it back in the tank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lennie Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 They are known to escape. anyone who wants to keep amanos has to have a tight fitting lid to be fair. If you don’t have one consider getting one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galabar Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) I have an Aqueon top on my Aqueon tank (29 gallon). However, the newer Aqueon tops seem to be just a bit short (front-to-back). Edited June 29, 2023 by Galabar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dork Fish Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 @Galabar You will have to find some that fit your tank but they are made to cut to size so that the gap you are referring to is covered. 🙂https://www.amazon.com/Perfecto-Manufacturing-APFBAG027-Marineland-Lighting/dp/B0002HBKHS Could probably find cheaper ones btw, those are just an example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Nice save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galabar Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 You'd think that an Aqueon hood would fit an Aqueon tank... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFishNoBrakes Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I would push the lid back to where it just barely covers the black lip on the front side. That’s how I have my lids. Should help close up the gap in the back. I have both glass and polycarbonate lids, and while the glass lids are nice, one big pro to diy lids is that you can make them exactly as you want and don’t have gaps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galabar Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) On 6/28/2023 at 9:14 PM, AllFishNoBrakes said: I would push the lid back to where it just barely covers the black lip on the front side. That’s how I have my lids. Should help close up the gap in the back. I have both glass and polycarbonate lids, and while the glass lids are nice, one big pro to diy lids is that you can make them exactly as you want and don’t have gaps. Unfortunately, even with a gap in the front, pushing it back still gives plenty of room for something to escape. Aqueon!!!!! 🤪 Edited June 29, 2023 by Galabar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFishNoBrakes Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Right, but if you don’t push it all the way back, or pull it all the way to the front, you can definitely close up the gap more. Front of the tank, lid just barely over the black lip. Back of the tank Or maybe your lid is just that far off front to back 🤷♂️ Edited June 29, 2023 by AllFishNoBrakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galabar Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) Which tank is that (and what top)? For mine (29 Aqueon), I have a gap in both the front and back (as seen in the two pictures above). On my 40 breeder, there is no gap (both Aqueon tank and top). Edited June 29, 2023 by Galabar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFishNoBrakes Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I get all my tanks at Petco (so Aqueon) but I just looked and most of my glass lids are Top Fin (PetSmart). I always get my tanks on the 50% sale at PetCo, but they rarely have the matching size lid I need and I have no shame in driving down the road to PetSmart to get a lid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galabar Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) I wonder if the Aqueon 20 and 29 are the same length and width? It might be that the Aqueon 30" x 12" top fits better on the 20? In any event, I think Aqueon needs to figure out why their tops don't fit their tanks... 🙂 Edited June 29, 2023 by Galabar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFishNoBrakes Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 On 6/28/2023 at 10:43 PM, Galabar said: In any event, I think Aqueon needs to figure out why there tops don't fit there tanks... 🙂 Indeed! Hard to argue that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) On 6/28/2023 at 8:56 PM, Galabar said: You'd think that an Aqueon hood would fit an Aqueon tank... They modified the design. I called them, they said that is normal. Please feel free to call, if not I can send you the email. Changes were made to "allow for compatibility with filtration". I assume something like a HoB caused the issue. All my HOB have way too much room and they didn't really understand. They said it's "been like this for a while" and they know it's an issue but they don't (engineering) have the ability to fix it because.... reasons. These are some of the photos I sent them. I've modified one of my lids to fit properly with the longer trim piece. Aqueon did offer to sent that to me. On 6/28/2023 at 9:34 PM, Galabar said: Which tank is that (and what top)? For mine (29 Aqueon), I have a gap in both the front and back (as seen in the two pictures above). On my 40 breeder, there is no gap (both Aqueon tank and top). 20L = 29G = 37G in terms of lids. Edited June 29, 2023 by nabokovfan87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galabar Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 Thanks! Maybe I'll call and see if I can get the extension piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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