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Okay, I recently bought a 55 gallon aquarium at a yard sale, with everything except a hood or canopy (I still have to make sure it all works, but I know about the rest of the equipment) So, I'm trying to find something that can cover the top of the tank, and provide light.
I've discovered from most sites that you cover the tank with either a hood or a canopy. What's the difference between them? Is it just looks? or do they function differently as well?
I know that hoods usually have the lights in them, but I don't know about canopies. So any help with this would be appreciated.'
My plan is actually to get it set up and make sure everything works the way it should next week, then to start cycling it (without fish) as soon as I know that everything works. But I would like to know about the covering so I can go ahead and get it and have some plants starting with the cycle.
I've discovered from most sites that you cover the tank with either a hood or a canopy. What's the difference between them? Is it just looks? or do they function differently as well?
I know that hoods usually have the lights in them, but I don't know about canopies. So any help with this would be appreciated.'
My plan is actually to get it set up and make sure everything works the way it should next week, then to start cycling it (without fish) as soon as I know that everything works. But I would like to know about the covering so I can go ahead and get it and have some plants starting with the cycle.