Friday, May 27, 2011 .Perfecto recess incandescent hood 20in black Review
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(More customer reviews)Works well - I like the access with the front opening which allows the front of the aquarium to be completely open.
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Product Description:
- This item is a member of the Incandescent Recessed Hood Black collection. The following description pertains to the collection and may not be relevant to this particular item
Perfecto Recessed Hoods with black finish are Designed To Fit Securely Into The Frame Of Perfecto Aquariums. The Front Access Panel Runs Th Entire Length Of The Hood For Daily Maintenance and Feeding. Textured Surface Wont Show Fingerprints. Replaceable Rear Plastic Back Strip.
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Friday, December 24, 2010 20" FLUORESCENT DELUXE BLACK HOOD Review
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(More customer reviews)I've owned nothing but All-Glass aquariums for almost 10 years, and in my experience, the plastic hoods are a waste of money. I've owned many, and have been impressed by none. The All-Glass VersaTops are far superior in my opinion.
1.) The deluxe hoods generally come with a single-tube strip light with no reflector, only cheap plastic above the bulb. The twin-tube strips will have a reflector to increase the efficiency of the bulb. Invest in at least a twin tube right away (make sure to get the twin-tube glass tops as well), especially with the deeper tanks. Quality of lighting is much better without having to break the bank with specialized lighting.
2.) The access panel is clumsy and the plastic hinged joints break or crack easily. Every one I've owned has been very noisy when opening/closing. Glass tops offer more visibility and a smoother range of motion (they're quiet and will last longer).
3.) More inconvenient to clean than a glass top. Visibility of water spots/mineral buildup very obvious if you don't maintain them properly. Usually takes a lot of scrubbing to remove the deposits completely.
4.) Oak accent coating on light strip tends to wear off easily.
5.) Hood allows for a greater rate of evaporation. Glass fits snugly into the lip of the aquarium and greatly reduces evaporation; i.e., you don't have to top-off the water frequently.
6.) Cutouts on the rear of the hood are inconvenient and if the outlined pattern is followed, leaves too much room for that occasional fish to escape (nobody wants carpet-critters) and restricts customization for placing equipment. Glass VersaTop has a clear plastic strip for the rear panel which is easy to cut (to your specifications, also helps with evaporation, leaves less room for jumping fish to escape) and is very easily replaced.
In my experience, the hoods are functional, but I've found glass to be far superior in performance, reliability, quality, appearance and maintenance (and I haven't broken one yet).
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Product Description:
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. A full-length door provides roomy access in the front and cut-out section in the rear allows installation of heaters, power filters and other popular accessories. These hoods are available in a variety of sizes and in matching black, oak, maple and cherry trim styles.
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