Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Tetra Aquarium Hoods

1. Tetra LED Aquarium Hood, Low Profile, Energy Efficient Hood with Lighting

User Ratings: 71 4

Tetra NV33149 First Impressions

"The packaging is amazing."

It's a little difficult to put on but it does snatch into place. That tank hood went bad after only a year. Aside from these complaints I am very happy so I give it 4 stars. This is a perfect fit for a 75gallon aquarium I bought used. I am quite happy with the product otherwise. The plastic pieces to break out for the filter and such are perfect for my needs. Dont blame manufacturer if you can read a ruler.

  • Tetra LED Aquarium Hood, Low Profile, Energy Efficient Hood with Lighting
  • aquarium HOOD WITH LEDS: Low-profile, hinged hood houses white LED lights that create a natural underwater shimmer effect.
  • ENERGY EFFICIENT: Built-in LEDs – no bulbs to replace.
  • FILTER COMPATIBLE: Cutouts in the back of the hood can accommodate a variety of filters.
  • RANGE OF SIZES: Tetra LED Hoods are available in multiple sizes to accommodate most rectangular tanks.
  • SIZE: Measures 24 inches wide by 12 inches deep.
  • Manufacture: Tetra
  • Product Dimensions: 24 x 12 x 2.5 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Tetra NV33149
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.6']

Tetra NV33149 Final Thoughts

"The lid looks very nice."

Other than that, it was really easy to put together and set up. The space in the back fits my heater and filter perfectly. Dont blame manufacturer if you can read a ruler. EVEN DOWN TO THE TWO SIDED TAPE THAT HOLD THE HANDLES TO THE LIP TOP! We were not able to get the covers on without lubricating them first. Some of the reviews I read were quite unclear. I bought this hood to replace the glass ones I had.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(2154 Points)

2. Ioffersuper Aquarium Fish Tank Acrylic Glass Cover Clip Support Holder for 6mm/8mm Thickness Glass

User Ratings: 52

Ioffersuper First Impressions

"The fit, the look."

The light provided is a lot better compared the the marine-land LED. They murdered almost every fish in my tank. We have a pretty quiet household though, so nobody will be knocking it off. Aqueon has different measurements from Marineland tanks. EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EXCELLENT PRODUCT! Aside from these complaints I am very happy so I give it 4 stars. WE are very happy with these glass covers.

  • Ioffersuper Aquarium Fish Tank Acrylic Glass Cover Clip Support Holder for 6mm/8mm Thickness Glass
  • Use: Fits 6mm thickness glass
  • Installation: Easy to use, install in a second
  • Method: Install the holders to the aquarium and place the aquarium glass over on it.
  • Advantage: Help you clean the tank or chang the water more easier, firmly hold the hose, assure no slipping.
  • Notice: They are designed for use with aquarium glass cover only; do not use these holders or non intended use.
  • Manufacture: Ioffer-super
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Ioffersuper
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.4']

Ioffersuper Final Thoughts

"This was it."

I'm wondering if I could just be sent the other plastic piece I'm missing. If you measure your openings carefully, it will fit. Had a small issue with the handles. The lighting had failed in my 55 gal aquarium. Other than that, it was really easy to put together and set up. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH QUALITY OF PRODUCT NOR WITH LACK OF REPLACEMENT LIGHTS. Overall, very happy with this canopy set and you definitely can't beat the price.

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(2 Points)

3. Aqueon Versa-Top Hinged Glass Aquarium Tops (48 Inch)

User Ratings: 62 15

Aqueon 13064 First Impressions

"Well done, sellers!"

It was a hassle to open to feed the fish as well as to clean. Two peel and stick plastic lift pulls are provided. Had a small issue with the handles. Had a small issue with the handles. Fit my 75 gallon All Glass aquarium with split covers perfectly. Overall, very happy with this canopy set and you definitely can't beat the price. I wasn't absolutely certain that they'd fit.

  • Aqueon Versa-Top Hinged Glass Aquarium Tops (48 Inch)
  • Our glass tops are perfect for reducing evaporation and keeping fish from jumping out of your aquarium
  • Each Versa-Top features a clear vinyl back strip that can be easily cut to custom fit your accessories
  • Special store use Versa-Tops feature heavy 3/16 glass with notched Corners for air lines and larger glass sections that allow easier netting of fish
  • Actual Glass top measures 44.5-Inch X 16.5-Inch designed to fit on top of an aquarium up to 48 X 18 inches
  • Manufacture: Allen's Bookshop
  • Item Weight: 2 pounds
  • Product Dimensions: 29.5 x 10.3 x 3.6 inches
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 13064
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.2']

Aqueon 13064 Final Thoughts

"Well done."

Despite other reviews, this hood did fit my 55 gallon aquarium perfectly. The knockouts aren't to difficult, I used needle nose pliers and snapped really easy. I went through many reviews before buying this lid. I bought this hood to replace the glass ones I had. You do have to put the LED's in yourself but it is super super easy. The lid is not heavy and the plastic is thin, but still does what it needs to do. Because it comes with the handles unattached so you can place them where you want.

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(242 Points)

4. Perfecto Manufacturing Hinged Rectangle Aquarium Canopy in Glass

User Ratings: 64 11

Perfecto R01929 First Impressions

"It fits any 75 gallon."

My old hood was cracked and in desperate need of replacing. It would have been much easier to trim it prior to assembly. It fit the 55gallon tank without an issue. You do have to put the LED's in yourself but it is super super easy. With these glass pieces, I was able to use my large light bar. Don't know about their longevity though. It is flat and sleek, the led lights are fantastic.

  • Perfecto Manufacturing Hinged Rectangle Aquarium Canopy in Glass
  • A crystal clear glass canopy provides the area for your lighting to sit while allowing easy access to your tank
  • Just install the handle(provided) with the double sided tape
  • The vinyl strip on the back is convenient for custom set ups so you can cut where you need holes
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Perfecto R01929
  • Quality [star rating='4.5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.3']

Perfecto R01929 Final Thoughts

"This will help immensely!"

It was a hassle to open to feed the fish as well as to clean. Shipping was a little slow but hey it's free and it came intact! I went through many reviews before buying this lid. I would order this again in a heartbeat. The tape provided has a little tab that makes it easy to peel and stick. I'm wondering if I could just be sent the other plastic piece I'm missing. Additionally, the lighting with the original hood was terrible.

Overall Score
4.2

[star rating="4.2"]
(469 Points)

5. Aqueon Aquarium AAG29030 Versa Top, 30-Inch

User Ratings: 62 10

Aqueon 13121 First Impressions

"No problems as of yet."

It doesn't have a recessed area to help avoid movement. I am very happy I didn't list to the nay sayers! This is a perfect fit for a 75gallon aquarium I bought used. Also, as far as the plastic back piece being hard to fit on lid. Nice that the seller called to ensure a good fit before shipping. Overall everything came intact and its working so I'm satisfied. NOW IN LATE APRIL, TWO OF THE THREE LED GROUPS ARE OUT.

  • Aqueon Aquarium AAG29030 Versa Top, 30-Inch
  • Our glass tops are perfect for reducing evaporation and keeping fish from jumping out of your aquarium
  • Each Versa-Top features a clear vinyl back strip that can be easily cut to custom fit your accessories
  • Versa-Tops feature heavy 3/16 glass with notched Corners for air lines and larger glass sections that allow easier netting of fish
  • Glass lid is designed for a 30-inch Aquarium, lid will measure slightly smaller to fit on top of your Aquarium
  • Manufacture: Allen's Bookshop
  • Product Dimensions: 31 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches; 2 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Aqueon 13121
  • Quality [star rating='4.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='3.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Aqueon 13121 Final Thoughts

"It just fits."

I bought this after the marine-land LED lid failed on me. Dont blame manufacturer if you can read a ruler. I used the extra space to run the heater cable, but still had to cut for my filter. It is flat and sleek, the led lights are fantastic. When I would attempt to feed them, these monsters would JUMP out of the tank. The plastic pieces to break out for the filter and such are perfect for my needs. So I re-measured, and told him that my tank was 12.

Overall Score
4.2

[star rating="4.2"]
(511 Points)

6. Top Quality Flourescent Deluxe Hood 36bf Hood Black

Central Garden & Pet - Aquatic First Impressions

"Lights up my 5."

ITS UP TO YOU TO GET YOUR MEASURMENTS RIGHT. The hooks for the back were an added bonus. Also, received a week earlier than scheduled date. The WS2812B LED lights are simply resting on top of the glass. Unfortunately, the price seems a little. Hoods work great and light is bright. It doesn't have a recessed area to help avoid movement.

  • Top Quality Flourescent Deluxe Hood 36bf Hood Black
  • Manufacture: Central Garden & Pet - Aquatic
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Central Garden & Pet - Aquatic
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Central Garden & Pet - Aquatic Final Thoughts

"Lights up my 5."

I have an Aqueon QuietFlow 30 and it fit just fine. Despite other reviews, this hood did fit my 55 gallon aquarium perfectly. They provide extra handles just in case which is nice. Yet another reason why I hate Top Fin. Additionally, the lighting with the original hood was terrible. They provide extra handles just in case which is nice. They provide extra handles just in case which is nice.

Overall Score
5.0

[star rating="5"]
(1 Points)

7. Perfecto Manufacturing APFBAG028 Marineland Plastic Hood Back Strip Lighting for Aquarium, Large, Cl...

User Ratings: 63 12

Perfecto 308858 First Impressions

"Fit my tank perfectly."

Because it comes with the handles unattached so you can place them where you want. I almost thought they shipped me the wrong item haha. I got the package within a couple of days, much sooner than I expected. Nice that the seller called to ensure a good fit before shipping. It would have been much easier to trim it prior to assembly. I'm hopeful that I can trim the glass down with some emery cloth. However the first one came with one sides of the glass was broken.

  • Perfecto Manufacturing APFBAG028 Marineland Plastic Hood Back Strip Lighting for Aquarium, Large, Clear
  • Item Package Height:63.5 Centimeters
  • Item Package Length:0.635 Centimeters
  • Item Package Width:8.255 Centimeters
  • Product Type:Lamp
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 0.32 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Perfecto 308858
  • Quality [star rating='4.4']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.9']

Perfecto 308858 Final Thoughts

"Its an interesting lid."

They provide extra handles just in case which is nice. The hood fits perfectly on my 55 gallon tank which has a divider in the middle. I mean it's the same brand and says it's for our size tank. I went through many reviews before buying this lid. I'm wondering if I could just be sent the other plastic piece I'm missing. NOW IN LATE APRIL, TWO OF THE THREE LED GROUPS ARE OUT. It doesn't have a recessed area to help avoid movement.

Overall Score
4.2

[star rating="4.2"]
(63 Points)

8. MarineLand 17878 Recessed Full Incandescent Hood, Black, 24"

User Ratings: 42 8

MarineLand 17878 First Impressions

"But like I said."

I almost thought they shipped me the wrong item haha. Shipping was a little slow but hey it's free and it came intact! The plastic pieces to break out for the filter and such are perfect for my needs. They provide extra handles just in case which is nice. We got an old reptile tank that someone was using as a fishtank. Two peel and stick plastic lift pulls are provided. It doesn't have a recessed area to help avoid movement.

  • MarineLand 17878 Recessed Full Incandescent Hood, Black, 24"
  • This product is easy to use
  • This product adds a great Value
  • This product is Manufactured in United States
  • Manufacture: PS04O
  • Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.5 x 9 inches; 0.8 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The MarineLand 17878
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.3']

MarineLand 17878 Final Thoughts

"It fits any 75 gallon."

Just buy the correct ones and you'll be fine. The lid is not heavy and the plastic is thin, but still does what it needs to do. I'm hopeful that I can trim the glass down with some emery cloth. Even at petco that sold me the tank. Unfortunately, the price seems a little. People complaining about fit probably didn't pat attention to the description. FACTORY WATERPROOFING IS INADEQUATE.

Overall Score
4.0

[star rating="4"]
(42 Points)

9. All Glass Aquarium AAG21248 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 48-Inch

User Ratings: 76 5

All Glass Aquariums 100121248 First Impressions

"Thanks a lot."

FACTORY WATERPROOFING IS INADEQUATE. Fit perfectly on my aqueon 10 gallon tank and was really easy to put together. They didnt cut me but they did have a painful feel to them. I bought this hood to replace the glass ones I had. Nice that the seller called to ensure a good fit before shipping. I love it love it love it, and my fish are now happy! So far very pleased with my purchase.

  • All Glass Aquarium AAG21248 Fluorescent Deluxe Hood, 48-Inch
  • Our most popular Hood is designed to perfectly compliment your All-Glass aquarium.
  • It is custom fit to sit on the inside lip of the aquarium frame, which greatly reduces evaporation.
  • They are designed to fit all major brands of aquariums.
  • Includes Three 15 Watt Tubes With An Aluminum Reflector
  • Manufacture: Allen's Bookshop
  • Editor's Impressions Of The All Glass Aquariums 100121248
  • Quality [star rating='4.1']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

All Glass Aquariums 100121248 Final Thoughts

"The quality is 100% good."

I immediately went to putting it together, which sounds easier that it really is. They murdered almost every fish in my tank. When I first picked up the package, it was really light. The lid is not heavy and the plastic is thin, but still does what it needs to do. It came with 8 hooks, but I only needed the 2. Fit perfectly on my aqueon 10 gallon tank and was really easy to put together. I immediately went to putting it together, which sounds easier that it really is.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(424 Points)

10. Recessed Full Aquarium Hood Color: Black, Size: 30" x 12"

User Ratings: 19

PERFECTO MANUFACTURING* APF75305-51_5400 First Impressions

"Things change."

We have a pretty quiet household though, so nobody will be knocking it off. It has a feeding hole and holes for the cables and filter. It's nothing major just something to know if you have a stupid fish like me lol. I am very happy with this purchase! I went through many reviews before buying this lid. Two peel and stick plastic lift pulls are provided. I ordered this canopy for my planted tank to cut down on evaporation.

  • Recessed Full Aquarium Hood Color: Black, Size: 30" x 12"
  • 29-Gallon Glass Aquarium, Full Light Hood
  • Manufacture: PERFECTO MANUFACTURING*
  • Product Dimensions: 48 x 13 x 30 inches; 6.35 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The PERFECTO MANUFACTURING* APF75305-51_5400
  • Quality [star rating='4.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.3']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.9']

PERFECTO MANUFACTURING* APF75305-51_5400 Final Thoughts

"It just fits."

Long story short, I got rid of Dolce and Gabbana. Very shortly after I placed my order, I got a call from the seller. They dont have any borders on them to make handling easier. FACTORY WATERPROOFING IS INADEQUATE. I have a Penn Plax 1200 filter on my 55 gallon tank. The tape provided has a little tab that makes it easy to peel and stick. Aside from these complaints I am very happy so I give it 4 stars.

Overall Score
3.9

[star rating="3.9"]
(3 Points)

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