Best hoods for different fish tank sizes from 16 to 48 inches

Many freshwater fish jump out of the water every now and again, and the only thing that will keep them from getting out and dying on the floor is a hood or canopy covering their tank. A fish tank with canopy will keep the claws and hands of any respective cats and children you may have out of the water. Most new aquarium kits come with a hood; however, if yours does not, it is an essential purchase.

How to choose the right aquarium hood?
16-inch hoods for 5.5 gallon fish tanks
20-inch hoods for 10 gallon fish tanks
24-inch hoods for 20 gallon fish tanks
30-inch hoods for 20-gallon long and 29-gallon tanks
36-inch hoods for 30 gallon fish tanks
48-inch hoods for 55 gallon fish tanks

How to choose the right aquarium hood?

For choosing the right hood, firstly you should know your tank dimensions, the length and width of the tank are two important factors to pick the right hood. Following is the table that includes dimensions of different aquarium sizes from 2.5 to 180 gallons that you can consult.

Tank sizes	Dimensions (L x W x H)	Weight
2.5 gallons	12″ x 6″ x 8″	27 lbs
5 gallons	16″ x 8″ x 10″	62 lbs
10 gallons	20″ x 10″ x 12″	111 lbs
15 gallons	24″ x 12″ x 12″	170 lbs
15 gallons high	20″ x 10″ x 18″	170 lbs
20 gallons	24″ x 12″ x 16″	225 lbs
20 gallons long	30″ x 12″ x 12″	225 lbs
25 gallons	24″ x 12″ x 20″	282 lbs
29 gallons	30″ x 12″ x 18″	330 lbs
30 gallons	36″ x 12″ x 16″	348 lbs
40 gallons	36″ x 18″ x 16″	458 lbs
40 gallons long	48″ x 12″ x 16″	455 lbs
50 gallons	36″ x 18″ x 19″	600 lbs
55 gallons	48″ x 13″ x 21″	625 lbs
65 gallons	36″ x 18″ x 24″	772 lbs
75 gallons	48″ x 18″ x 21″	850 lbs
90 gallons	48″ x 18″ x 24″	1050 lbs
125 gallons	72″ x 18″ x 21″	1400 lbs
150 gallons	72″ x 18″ x 28″	1800 lbs
180 gallons	72″ x 24″ x 25″	2100 lbs

Most commercial hoods on the market today are built with an LED light, which will help to light your aquarium. If you have fish and some low demanding plants in your aquarium, a hood with white LED lighting is efficient to keep the tank run. However, if you are growing high light aquatic plants, you may need a specific planted aquarium LED light as an supplement besides the light from the hood.

Following are the best aquarium hoods with different sizes and designs for choosing based on your needs.

16-inch hoods for 5.5 gallon fish tanks

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Model: Deep Blue Professional ADB31608 Standard Glass Canopy Set
Size: 16-inch length by 8-inch width
Lighting: _
Used for: 5.5 gallon aquarium
Cons: clear glass for the light to penetrate, easy to work with an external LED light fixture (NOT included), easy to modify.

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Model: Perfecto Tetra aquarium hood led
Size: 16-inch
Lighting: LED light with natural daylight effect
Used for: 5.5 gallon aquarium.

20-inch hoods for 10 gallon fish tanks

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Model: Aquarium Cover, Glass, for 10-Gal Tank
Size: 19 1/4″ L x 9 3/8″ W
Lighting: _
Ideal for: a 10 gallon aquarium (20″ L x 10″ W x 12″ H).

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Model: Perfecto Tetra Aquarium Hood Led
Size: 20-inch
Lighting: LED light
Ideal for: a 10 gallon aquarium with dimensions 20″ L x 10″ W x 12″ H
Cons: Hinged design for easy access to the aquarium interior, pre-drilled hoses for placing equipment (power filter, heater…), and feeding fish.

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Model: Marineland LED Light Hood
Size: 20- by 10-inch
Lighting: LED light
Ideal for: a 10 gallon aquarium with dimensions 20″ L x 10″ W x 12″ H.

24-inch hoods for 20 gallon fish tanks

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Model: Aqueon LED Background Hood
Size: 24″
Lighting: LED light
Use: 20 gallon high tank (24″ L x 12″ W)
Cons: compact design, the LED fixture is carefully covered and protected from the steam from the aquarium water, easy to use.

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Model: Aqueon Versa-Top Hinged Glass Aquarium Tops
Size: 24-inch
Lighting: _
Use: Perfectly fit a 20 gallon fish tank (24″ L x 12″ W x 16″ H)
Cons: clear glass for the light to penetrate, easy to work with an external LED light fixture (NOT included), easy to modify.

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Model: Perfecto Tetra aquarium LED hood
Size: 24-inch
Lighting: LED light
Ideal for: a 20 gallon aquarium with dimensions 24″ L x 12″ W x 16″ H
Cons: Hinged design for easy access to the aquarium interior, pre-drilled hoses for placing equipment and feeding your fish.

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Model: Marineland LED Light Hood
Size: 24- by 12-inch
Lighting: LED light
Use: It is designed to fit 24″ x 12″ framed aquariums (20 gallons).

30-inch hoods for 20-gallon long and 29-gallon tanks

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Model: Aqueon LED Background Hood
Size: 30″
Lighting: LED light
Designed for: 30-inch tanks (20 long, 29, 37 gallon tanks)
Cons: compact design, a clear cover protects the LED fixture from damages caused by the steam from the aquarium water, easy to use.

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Model: Marineland LED Light Hood
Size: 30- by 12-inch
Lighting: LED light
Good choice for: 20 gallon long or 29 gallon tanks.

36-inch hoods for 30 gallon fish tanks

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Model: Aqueon LED Background Hood
Size: 36″
Lighting: LED light
Designed for: 36-inch tanks (30 gallon aquariums)
Cons: compact design, the LED fixture is carefully covered and protected from the steam from the aquarium water, easy to use.