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rsanz
05-12-2008, 8:19 AM
I'm looking to upgrade my lighting in my 20g long planted tank. I currently have a single 20w tube installed. I'd like to at least double that with an All-Glass double-tube fixture (for cost reasons...they're cheap!). I see that Petsmart carries these. That is not the problem.

The problem is finding a hood that will fit said fixture. My current "deluxe hood" will not fit it, I don't believe. The glass opening for the light is rather small and looks to only be enough room for the single tube fixture. Where would I go about finding a proper hood to fit a double-tube fixture? I haven't seen these at any chain stores...

Thanks.

Cory Keeper
05-12-2008, 8:45 AM
I think you'd be better off building a canopy, then you can use just about any light you want.

fishorama
05-12-2008, 9:22 AM
You can buy or make a glass top then lay any fixture(s) on it.

rsanz
05-12-2008, 10:33 AM
I would imagine making a hinged glass top might be tricky. Do chain stores sell them?

fishorama
05-12-2008, 11:05 AM
Petsmart & Petco both do, ~$20 I think