LED and Glass Canopy Recommendations

[DISCUS STU]

Thinking of going to LED lighting for my planted 55 gal., (standard center bar) and need good recommendations for the LED's and reliable glass canopies that I hopefully won't have to replace the hinges for.

[Adam S]

I've broken around 5 or 6 of the 24" and 30" glass Aqueon canopies. They use cheap 1/8" glass and crack easily. I also have some 1/4" glass lids that are very stout. Shouldn't be more than $10 per sq ft from a good glass shop. Pencil ground edges are cheap and resist chipping better than lightly sanded/swiped edges.

I use basic living hinges (what most commercial lids come with), but an acrylic piano hinge attached with silicone or epoxy would probably last longer.

[DISCUS STU]

Thanks Adam.

[gunnerschh2]

I taped a hinge with [flex tape] that you see adv. on tv. Did it 6 mths. ago & still works good. May not be temp.

[DISCUS STU]

I like this Flex Tape idea!