Hey all, I have some questions maybe you all could help me with. My tank is 48 1/4 long, 20 1/4 tall, and 12 3/4 wide, i'm having issues with tops fitting on it properly. thats the measurements with the plastic braces, everytime i get 55gallon tops, glass or plastic, they dont fit in the areas for them on the plastic braces. They're always off by maybe an 8th or something. i need to see if anyone has any good, cheap ways to shave some of that off? i did get a dremel, but i didnt pay much for it and it didnt work out too well lol so im trying to see if anyone has any other ideas. it does have a center brace, and last time i purchased glass tops for it, they were off on both sides :( i just want a top that fits in easily! anyone got any ideas or had similar problems ?
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Different manufacturers produce tanks with slightly different dimensions.
If you get the glass cover or plastic hood from the same manufacturer as the tank, they will fit. The other option is to go to your local glass shop and have them trim your stock covers or cut you new ones.
Hinges
Replacement black hinge for Marineland Perfecto brand aquarium glass canopies. The hinge measures 1 in. wide by 36 in. long. This design allows the aquarist to easily open the glass canopy without having to remove both sections of glass. Designed for Marineland Perfecto glass canopies on aquariums from 75 gallons and up, the hinge fits 3/16 in. thick glass. Can be cut to fit smaller lengths.For a complete list of replacement parts, see the Marineland Perfecto Glass Canopy Replacement Parts.
glass canopy hinge 3/16” x 36” $10.39
hinge 3/16” x 36” $ 6.99
hinge 3/16” x 36” $ 6.99
Replacement black hinge for Marineland Perfecto brand aquarium glass canopies. The hinge measures 1 in. wide by 30 in. long. This design allows the aquarist to easily open the glass canopy without having to remove both sections of glass. Designed for Marineland Perfecto Glass Canopies on aquariums from 10 to 55 gallons. Hinge fits 1/8 in. thick glass.For a complete list of replacement parts, see the Marineland Perfecto Glass Canopy Replacement Parts.
glass canopy hinge 1/8” x 30” $10.39
hinge 1/8” x 36” $ 6.99
hinge 1/8” x 36” $ 4.79
Back Splash
http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/212247/product.web
glass canopy back strip for 3/16” - 36" x 2.25". $ 4.89
glass canopy back strip for 3/16” - 36" $ 4.99
http://www.aquariumguys.com/caba.html
glass canopy back strip for 3/16” - 36" $ 4.99
Clear plastic back strip with groove to fit any glass canopy, can be cut for perfect fit. Insures your tank is completely covered, no more jumping fish.Size:Strip is 30" x 2.25".
glass canopy back strip for 1/8” - 30” x 2.25” $ 3.69
glass canopy back strip 1/8” x 36” $ 4.49
http://www.aquariumguys.com/backstrip4.html
glass canopy back strip 1/8” x 30” $ 2.39
HandlePlastic handle for glass canopy. This handle is no longer a clip on type, it is fastened to the glass canopy by adhesive.
GLASS CANOPY HANDLE . $1.49
GLASS CANOPY HANDLE $ 1.49
GLASS CANOPY HANDLE $ 1.99
Also if you get a 4' coralife light fixture the legs are adjustable and you can move them to fit your tank.'Dear Lord,' the minister began, with arms extended toward heaven and a rapturous look on his upturned face. 'Without you, we are but dust ...'
He would have continued but at that moment my very obedient daughter who was listening leaned over to me and asked quite audibly in her shrill little four-year old girl voice, 'Mom, what is butt dust?'
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