My tank is 36w x 18d. Is this hood 12d overall? Can it be safe placed on top of a screen top? TIA.
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Also leave the cover (mesh thing) off on the slider if u are using uv - as it will further reduce the uv going to your pet
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it is actually about 12 - 3/8" . you could place it on top of a screen.. but you would still want some support under the end if it does not go all the way to each side. if you get the 36" long one, the weight will be supported by each end, and placing it on top of a screen would be fine, although it does come with its own screen to cover the lighting area. it is heavy.
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Sorry but im not sure, i had the large one that was 48 inches wides for a 40 long. It has a screen that protects the bulbs ehich get very hot so im not sure how it would be on top of another screen. Overall it worked great tho
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I am not using this as a slider on my tank. I have it setting on top with a screen and it site on top of the tank rim and then I can still pull my screen out without removeing the light fixture. It is a great light and very strong out put though. Hope this help and sorry about the late resonse. this want to my work email and I was off Thur through Sun.
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I would say so . I do have strong screen tops & safely used 100 watt ceramic heat emitters on my bearded dragons' tanks all winter...Just make sure the type of bulbs or heat emitters you buy- aren't touching the screen directly. This was a concern of mine initially - but it worked out .
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The hood is 12 inches deep overall. I have a 36x12 slider hood on a 36x18 cage with a screen top. I cut a 36x1/2 inch strip of styrofoam to cover the part of the screen that the hood does not cover to help keep in the heat and humidity (I have a ball python in that cage), or you can leave the 6 inch strip of screen that the hood does not cover open for more ventilation. I love the slider hoods. I now have four of them in different sizes and you can use infra red bulbs or ceramic heaters in them. You can use them on cages with screens or on cages without screens because the hoods have a built in screen to protect the animals from burning themselves on the heat elements. Great product. The hood is 12 inches deep overall. I have a 36x12 slider hood on a 36x18 cage with a screen top. I cut a 36x1/2 inch strip of styrofoam to cover the part of the screen that the hood does not cover to help keep in the heat and humidity (I have a ball python in that cage), or you can leave the 6 inch strip of screen that the hood does not cover open for more ventilation. I love the slider hoods. I now have four of them in different sizes and you can use infra red bulbs or ceramic heaters in them. You can use them on cages with screens or on cages without screens because the hoods have a... » Read More The hood is 12 inches deep overall. I have a 36x12 slider hood on a 36x18 cage with a screen top. I cut a 36x1/2 inch strip of styrofoam to cover the part of the screen that the hood does not cover to help keep in the heat and humidity (I have a ball python in that cage), or you can leave the 6 inch strip of screen that the hood does not cover open for more ventilation. I love the slider hoods. I now have four of them in different sizes and you can use infra red bulbs or ceramic heaters in them. You can use them on cages with screens or on cages without screens because the hoods have a built in screen to protect the animals from burning themselves on the heat elements. Great product. « Show Less
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The slider portion hooks into the tracks where the screen would slide in, and is 12 deep, it comes with a screen that fits in behind it but makes it very hard to move around. If you have the heavy metal top it would be fine sitting on top, if you have the mesh its going to be to heavy. I'm not sure what kind of reptile you have and if you have to worry about them escaping but I have a tortoise and use it without the mesh behind it. I love it, it works wonderfully and has made daily tasks in his enclosure so much easier. Its worth every penny and I'd buy it again with out a second thought.
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Some of these answers are wrong. This DOES NOT fit 20 inch, ten gallon aquariums. It is a 16 inch hood.
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You need (1) 24x12 hood for a 20 gallon aquarium. I have a 30x12 on my 29 gallon tank.
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The top is 12X24. I put a piece of plexiglass underneath the tank. I would suggest something like that just so your tank has the extra support. I have a 10gal tank on it.
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I did not have good luck with this fixture, but Yes you can place on screen. Hopefully the manufacturer improved on its overheating issue. Make sure you estimate or a vet estimates what wattage you need according to how large the tank is. Also, be careful when sliding open or lifting the screen so you do not shake the bulb filament and have it break.
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Interesting question! The size of the hood I recently purchased is 11 1/2" in width and 23" length. It still fits within the lower edge of the frame. {The outside dimensions of my aquarium frame is 12 1/2" by 24 1/16"} It replaced an older Perfecto hood (over 18 years old) on this aquarium that had the exact size of 12 1/2" by 24". Now I wonder why this was done?
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This item is just the fluorescent strip light, it is not a "full hood" item. Ideally it need to be placed over the top of a glass canopy that covers the aquarium. It is not designed to sit over open top aquariums. The strip light will actually rest on the top of the trim and extend about 1/4" beyond the edge. If you need a full hood with the light, see item B0002AS5BY
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I have a 30 gallon aquarium and I put mine right on top of the screen cover that goes on top of the tank it works fine!
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It'll probably be too tall. I have a 36 gallon tank and it's too talk for my tank.
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Hi,This hood is slightly smaller. About 23 inches, and is made to fit a 24 inch tankJerry
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From the picture and description I saw it doesn't appear that it has anywhere to fit, nor the necessity to do so with lighting options provided with this tank. The hood would be sitting up on the shell of this light system most likely. Any plastic can be cut though, and I'm sure you could rig this up to use one of these lights. I personally don't see the advantage on a setup like this however.
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Not sure of what you mean by a "12 inch tank". I'm not familiar with that designation. But if you mean a tank that is 12" high, I do not think that would work very well at all, and that the tank would not be held at all by either the base or the clamp. This carrier is for what I know as an E tank, which is about 29" tall and 4.5" in diameter. My smaller tanks that are roughly a foot tall wouldn't go on here unless I used my own straps and such. I carry the small tank in a little special backpack sort of over-the-shoulder carrier. I hope this helps.
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HiI think this fixture is made to put on top of most screen tops.It is only about 12 inches long. It doesn't take the place of a screen top.Jerry
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I think you by mistake write 20 gallon instead of 29 gallon. I also have a 29 gallon aquarium and the hood fits perfectly on it if you check the aquarium closely then you will find that there is a little hinge on the aquarium and the hood sits on it. the exact size of the hood is (29.2 inches and 11.6 inches) I know that it is little confusing even when I want to buy it I was also confuse however i ordered it and I am happy now. led light is pretty cool with three option white, blue and none. light is really bright and i will not recommend it to see directly towards.I hope this helps you
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Sorry. Wish I could help. I actually to buy 3 different glass hoods before I got the right ones. If you know who is the manufacturer of your tank you can buy the same brand and they will fit. If you don't know who the manufacturer of your tank is, then it is pretty much a guessing game.
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Hi A Shell, This fresh air screen fits perfectly for my 12x30 tank. The little extra .5 inch, and 1.1 inch are the wiggle room for screen, so that it can fit snug, but efficiently. FYI: You will most likely want to get the screen clips if you are dealing with snakes, or other creatures that could possibly try to escape through the top of your tank. Good Luck Dave Spencer
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This is a complete hood for your aquarium. The lights are bright on each setting. My only complaint is that there is no way to feed the fish with lifting up the entire lid UNLESS you snap out one of the from slots. That I didn't like. I still recommend this hood however.