The 6 Best turtle tank Screen Covers (2023 reviews)

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

This screen sits on top of the tank instead of slides in. 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 turtle tank Screen Cover

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The flukers turtle tank screen cover is capable of outshining several other cover featured in this list in overall features in its price range. It is great for any tanks except the extra high 39 gallon or other extra high tanks. It is wobbly and makes alot of noise placing it on and removing it. The metal can withstand teeth of hamsters and rats. 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. 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.

Why We Like This:

Heavy enough material to keep smaller animals from pushing it up
Sturdy, easy installation in many sizes
Fits like a glove, no sharp edges
Does not lock, but sits on the aquarium frame with no gaps

Best With door: Exo Terra entire Lid

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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 entire lid is exactly that - it's a simple cover that hits all the right notes. The Exo Terra Terrarium screen cover is an easy to install cover for aquariums and glass tanks. It fits perfectly on the tank (10 gallon), folds in half so you can lift either side. It allows necessary uv penetration while ensuring reptiles, feeder insects and other small animals are safely secured.

It doesn't have any way to secure it to the tank, but a large rock does the trick nicely. The gap where the hinge is actually hugs the frame of the tank when it is installed so it is not a problem for any but the smallest of inhabitants, like ant farms or feeder insect nymphs. It has a little extra space.

Why We Like This:

Great lid, allows for easy access to part of
Metal rim with a thick plastic netting
Makes an aquarium lid a "dutch door" for easy access

Best With Good SEAL: zoo med turtle tank Screen Cover

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Best part: zoo med turtle tank screen cover costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. The Zoo Med naturalistic flora is a life-like foliage to enhance your terrarium or paludarium. It has some adjustable space around the edges. The top frame is plastic and not metal. They provide an added reminder to kids to keep the top on and help keep the cats out.

These metal tops are made for reptile keeping. It does not have a tasteful appearance at all. These ones are plastic sides with mesh that is easy to cut or tear. It is made for glass aquariums/fish tanks.

Why We Like This:

Works great for the top to the hamster cage
Very sturdy metal mesh on the lid
A very basic screen with clasps on the sides

Best quality Durable Screen: Exo Terra turtle tank Screen Cover

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Exo Terra is known for creating pragmatic and minimalist cover for people on the go, and its line of exo terra turtle tank screen cover definitely falls in line with that reputation. It sits on the top of the tank. It is designed for 15, 20, 25, and 30 x-tall gallon aquariums. It fits on top and over the outside of the tank snugly. The screen is strong and smooth, with no metal edges sticking out anywhere that could potentially harm a pet.

The item itself is sturdy and well made, hence the five stars. This is a screen top to use the tank to house a reptile or other non aquatic animal.

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

Best Feature: Easy TO remove: Zilla turtle tank Screen Cover

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The zilla turtle tank screen cover should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It stands up to the high temperatures heating bulbs generate. The metal is so sturdy and strong that the cat can lie on top of the tank and it doesn't bow or budge at all. It fits perfectly over the clip for the filter and there's a gap around the hinge that is the perfect width for the heater cord to come through it. The hinge in the middle is very nice. It provides easy access since the lights are simply moved to one side while you access the tank.

The hinged cover is also so nice. It fits a 12x24 tank opening. The hinges are well made.

Why We Like This:

Keeps cats out of the fish tank
Good investment for long term