The 6 Best tank mesh Covers (2023 reviews)

If you often find yourself scrambling for good cover, zilla tank mesh cover should be your first option for buying. It fits the 40 gallon breeder tank perfectly. It has clips and locks available for larger critter needs. This screen sits on top of the tank instead of slides in. It will fit if flipped over (so the lip is facing up) and rests on the inner lips of the tank.

It is a very durable screen. They have a bit of wiggle room. It is durable and long lasting.

Why We Like This:

Strong enough to keep cats who like to sit on it from falling through
Great screens for high heat needs
Sturdy, fits correctly, and fits snugly

Best For any tanks: Flukers tank mesh Cover

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The flukers tank mesh cover's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This is a hard metal screen. It fits 5gallon tank and also fits around the top of the tank. The metal can withstand teeth of hamsters and rats. It is great for any tanks except the extra high 39 gallon or other extra high tanks. The screen is durable and saves you to put a heating bulb, ceramic heating unit, or night bulb on top with no risk of fire.

The screen is metal, the frame is metal. The ventilation on these tanks is perfect with these tops. They are durable, and come in so many sizes that any tank, even an ancient Metaframe from the 1940s with a slate bottom, can be fitted with one of these tops.

Why We Like This:

Does not lock, but sits on the aquarium frame with no gaps
Heavy enough material to keep smaller animals from pushing it up
Works perfect on a hard to find size tank
Sturdy, easy installation in many sizes

Best For fish tank: Zilla Screen Cover

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The zilla screen cover gives the top-tier cover a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. This Zilla cover provides the answer with a hinged, easy access door. The little door has a latch on it to keep Curious Kitty Cats out. It fits snug on the top. The smaller lift up lid has a plastic twist type lock. The ability to open the top with having to remove the lid completely is very convenient.

The bottom of the knob has a piece that slides under the side of the lid. It does fit a 37gallon tall glass aquarium. It has a pretty wide screen so it doesn’t help keep in the humidity.

Why We Like This:

Easy convenient opening for filter tubes, while maintaining a secured top for tank
Helps keep the frogs in better
New and hot release

Best cat proof Cover: Exo Terra Strong Metal Screen

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The exo terra strong metal screen should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. The Exo terra terrarium screen cover is an easy to install cover for aquariums and glass tanks. It is designed for 33 long, 40 long, 45 long, and. It is made of two screens intended for a 20 gal or something because at the hinge point there are the angled sides that would enclose the total perimeter. The strong metal screen provides ventilation and allows necessary uv penetration while ensuring reptiles, feeder insects and other small animals are safely secured.

The central hinges allow a partial opening of the enclosure without having to remove any fixtures, thereby reducing stress to the inhabitants and the risk of escape. If you have a small snake (baby corn or milk snake for example) it may be able to fit through the cracks at henges. This is an excellent sturdy metal cover so no basking bulb melting is possible.

Why We Like This:

Lot of satisfied buyers
New and hot release

Best With Good SEAL: zoo med tank mesh Cover

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Compared with other cover in this category, the zoo med tank mesh cover has a convenient design. It fits any standard 10 gallon aquarium. It is designed to fit tanks approximately 10 by 20 inches (10 gallons) in size. It would be ideal for desert reptiles or hamsters and such. It does not have a tasteful appearance at all.

The Screen cover includes a clamp lamp bracket to keep your lamp attached to the terrarium. This does not lie flush against the tank when it is latched. It is great with a good seal. It is easy to lock/unlock while providing a secure tank.

Why We Like This:

A very basic screen with clasps on the sides
Works great for the top to the hamster cage
Works quite well, can sustain heat lamps, as

Best quality Durable Screen: Exo Terra tank mesh Cover

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate cover. The exo terra tank mesh cover is exactly that - it's a simple cover that hits all the right notes. It's pretty tight fitting. It fits well on a 20 gallon tank and is strong enough that the cats can sit on it, lol. It is designed for 15, 20, 25, and 30 x-tall gallon aquariums. This is a screen top to use the tank to house a reptile or other non aquatic animal. It keeps the cats out of the fish tank.

The item itself is sturdy and well made, hence the five stars. It fits on top and over the outside of the tank snugly.

Why We Like This:

Snug fit and stays on well
Good quality durable screen and fits great
Keeps the cat out of the tank
Well made and perfect fit for 20 gallon tank