canopy or not? - Aquarium Advice

SharkMan · 04-11-2006, 03:32 PM

Does any one have any imput on whether to utilize a canopy? I am looking at getting a new tank and I was wondering if I should use a canopy or not. I have see so many tanks without them. what if your fish make the leap of death.

tecwzrd · 04-11-2006, 04:01 PM

IMO a canopy is more like a work of art that is used to supplement the beauty of your aquarium. I really love the stands and canopies that BRI Aquatic Cabinets makes.

They don’t really keep fish from escaping completely since jumpers can still find their way to the carpet

Egg crates can be used to keep jumpers in.

Biggest issue when using a canopy is heat issues if using MH lighting. Usually a couple of fans installed will keep it all cool though.

SharkMan · 04-11-2006, 04:39 PM

If you use a canopy don't you have to do a rertro fit for the lighting?

tecwzrd · 04-11-2006, 05:00 PM

Usually but not always. Some custom canopies have space for complete hood lighting already. Actually DIY and using retrofit kits would be an advantage IMO.

Another nice thing about stands/canopies is they usually cover the tanks molding so all you see is the glass.

**melosu58** · 04-13-2006, 04:08 PM

I dont use a canopy. Yes they are nice looking but I use VHO lighting with a metal hood over them. I forget what they are called.

04-11-2006, 03:32 PM	#1
SharkMan Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 143	canopy or not? Does any one have any imput on whether to utilize a canopy? I am looking at getting a new tank and I was wondering if I should use a canopy or not. I have see so many tanks without them. what if your fish make the leap of death.

04-11-2006, 05:00 PM	#4
tecwzrd Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VA Posts: 3,152	Usually but not always. Some custom canopies have space for complete hood lighting already. Actually DIY and using retrofit kits would be an advantage IMO. Another nice thing about stands/canopies is they usually cover the tanks molding so all you see is the glass. __________________ -Micah- If you haven't figured it out yet I like to BOLD links :P Vote for AA at Aqua Rank

04-13-2006, 04:08 PM	#5
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,132 Images: 76	I dont use a canopy. Yes they are nice looking but I use VHO lighting with a metal hood over them. I forget what they are called. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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04-11-2006, 04:01 PM	#2
tecwzrd Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VA Posts: 3,152	IMO a canopy is more like a work of art that is used to supplement the beauty of your aquarium. I really love the stands and canopies that BRI Aquatic Cabinets makes. They don’t really keep fish from escaping completely since jumpers can still find their way to the carpet Egg crates can be used to keep jumpers in. Biggest issue when using a canopy is heat issues if using MH lighting. Usually a couple of fans installed will keep it all cool though.

04-11-2006, 04:39 PM	#3
SharkMan Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 143	If you use a canopy don't you have to do a rertro fit for the lighting?