Aquarium Canopies

Aquarium Canopies

Aquarium Canopies are standard tank canopies designed for home aquarists who want a canopy matched to the length of their tank. They are offered across a range of sizes, so most common freshwater and marine aquarium lengths in South Africa are covered.

Key Benefits

• Standard tank canopy style, designed to fit various aquarium sizes.
• Made for tanks from 12 inches up to 48 inches in length.
• Each canopy size is matched to a listed aquarium length and stated dimensions, so you can check the fit before you order.
• Sizes are named by tank length in both inches and feet, which makes them easy to match to your aquarium.

Suitable For

• 12" aquariums (1 ft tank)
• 18" SP aquariums (1.5 ft tank)
• 24" aquariums (2 ft tank)
• 36" aquariums (3 ft tank)
• 48" aquariums (4 ft tank)

Available Sizes

• Suitable for 12″ aquarium: 305 x 225mm (1ft tank)
• Suitable for 18″SP aquarium: 460 x 225mm (1.5ft tank)
• Suitable for 24″ aquarium: 610 x 305mm (2ft tank)
• Suitable for 36″ aquarium: 915 x 325mm (3ft tank)
• Suitable for 48″ aquarium: 1215 x 445mm (4ft tank)

Frequently Asked Questions

What aquarium lengths do these canopies cover?
The range is designed for aquariums from 12 inches to 48 inches in length, in five sizes: 12", 18" SP, 24", 36" and 48".

How do I choose the right size?
Match the canopy to your tank length (1 ft, 1.5 ft, 2 ft, 3 ft or 4 ft). Then compare your tank with the dimensions listed for that size, for example 610 x 305mm for a 24" aquarium.

Is there a canopy for a 1.5 ft tank?
Yes. The 18" SP aquarium size is listed at 460 x 225mm and is intended for a 1.5 ft tank.

What is the largest size available?
The largest is for a 48" (4 ft) aquarium, listed at 1215 x 445mm.

Are all the sizes the same style?
Yes. They are all standard tank canopies, offered in different sizes to suit different aquarium lengths.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

All orders are sent via Economy Road, typically through Fastway or Internet Express Couriers*. Estimated timeframes are not guaranteed. Once the order is collected by the courier, we have no control over third-party logistics and cannot make any time promises.

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Collection timeframes:

• Bob Box: Collect within 2 days of receiving your collection notification.
• PUDO Lockers: Collect within 36 hours of receiving your collection PIN or SMS notification.

If a PUDO parcel is not collected within 36 hours, it will automatically be transferred to the nearest PUDO Kiosk or Depot at no additional cost. The parcel will then be held there for approximately 2 days before being returned.

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