| | |  | Lighting & Hoods | Home » » » All-Glass Aquarium Black 24" Fluorescent Deluxe Full Hood | | | | | | | Description: | | The most popular hood. Designed to perfectly fit 15, 20 high, 25, 30 x-high All-Glass aquariums. Use two for 33 long, 40 long, 45 long, and 55-gallon tanks. Use three for 80 long.Provides excellent lighting and greatly reduces water evaporation. Keeps fish from jumping out.Custom fit to sit on the inside lip of the aquarium frame, preventing water seepage. A full length door provides roomy access in the front while cut out sections in the rear allow installation of heaters, power filters, and other popular accessories.Fluorescent fixture includes the tube and internally mounted ballasts with instant start circuit.Provides excellent lighting and greatly reduces water evaporation. Keeps fish from jumping out. | | | Features: | |
• Full-length black hoods provide excellent lighting and greatly reduce water evaporation
• Full-length door for easy access
• Rear cut-out sections for easy accessory installation
• Fluorescent tubes with instant-start circuits
• Aquarium hood fits most standard aquariums
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 24.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 0.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 4.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 24.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Works great for me!Dec 18, 2007
By Cara
I have two of these hoods for one of my 55-gallon tanks. I personally have had no problems with these lights. They're cheaper and easier to deal with (in my opinion) than glass canopies and long strip lights.
I wanted to point out, however, that some people have had problems with the light dying after a few months (see the reviews on Petco's website for this product). I have not had this problem. But, if you should have this problem, try taking your light to your local aquarium specialty store; you can buy a new starter for $1.50 and have a working light again--much cheaper than buying a new one!
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Inferior to glass topsOct 03, 2007
By luv2liv78
I've owned nothing but All-Glass aquariums for almost 10 years, and in my experience, the plastic hoods are a waste of money. I've owned many, and have been impressed by none. The All-Glass VersaTops are far superior in my opinion.
1.) The deluxe hoods generally come with a single-tube strip light with no reflector, only cheap plastic above the bulb. The twin-tube strips will have a reflector to increase the efficiency of the bulb. Invest in at least a twin tube right away (make sure to get the twin-tube glass tops as well), especially with the deeper tanks. Quality of lighting is much better without having to break the bank with specialized lighting.
2.) The access panel is clumsy and the plastic hinged joints break or crack easily. Every one I've owned has been very noisy when opening/closing. Glass tops offer more visibility and a smoother range of motion (they're quiet and will last longer).
3.) More inconvenient to clean than a glass top. Visibility of water spots/mineral buildup very obvious if you don't maintain them properly. Usually takes a lot of scrubbing to remove the deposits completely.
4.) Oak accent coating on light strip tends to wear off easily.
5.) Hood allows for a greater rate of evaporation. Glass fits snugly into the lip of the aquarium and greatly reduces evaporation; i.e., you don't have to top-off the water frequently.
6.) Cutouts on the rear of the hood are inconvenient and if the outlined pattern is followed, leaves too much room for that occasional fish to escape (nobody wants carpet-critters) and restricts customization for placing equipment. Glass VersaTop has a clear plastic strip for the rear panel which is easy to cut (to your specifications, also helps with evaporation, leaves less room for jumping fish to escape) and is very easily replaced.
In my experience, the hoods are functional, but I've found glass to be far superior in performance, reliability, quality, appearance and maintenance (and I haven't broken one yet).
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
this is th oneJul 11, 2010
By dnice from bx
"Dnice"
I brought this hood from petco and it does fit my 10 gallon aquarium very will because my aquarium is also from aqueon so anyone out there if you want a cheap and great looking hood this is the one for you but remember it onloy fit 10 gallon aquarium
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great hood to fit 10-gallon All-Glass AquariumJul 06, 2007
By Valerie Shade
I did a lot of research on this - it does fit a standard all-glass aquarium. You will need a set of clippers or a dremel to take off the excess "flashing" to make it fit, but with a little buzz, its no problem!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Quick DeliveryNov 14, 2010
By cestafford
I got this item to replace the lights for the set I'd bought from Pet Smart. It was about half the price as the same item from the store, and I got it the day after I ordered it.
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