Lets see pic's of your custom (DIY) canopy - need idea's - Aquarium Advice

1brent1 · 11-12-2005, 12:11 PM

I finished building the stand for my new 180 [acronym:b9629e8b48="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b9629e8b48]. I now need to build the canopy

I have 2x 6' fluorescents and will be getting 3x 250 watt DE [acronym:b9629e8b48="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:b9629e8b48], CoralVue sun replicator kits, ballasts, etc soon. Maybe some moonlighting too.

My tank dimensions are 72x30x18.

I was hoping anyone with similar tank dimensions/lighting can show off some pictures of your custom ([acronym:b9629e8b48="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:b9629e8b48]) canopy. Actually any photos will probably help. Would like to get some idea's for mostly the inside layout and how/where to mount everything, how much room I'll need, etc..

GREATLY APPRECIATED!

1brent1 · 11-12-2005, 04:10 PM

anyone??

ace1uno_00 · 11-12-2005, 08:13 PM

I think you would get more replys is you would post this on the [acronym:e35c8a4c4d="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:e35c8a4c4d] section.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewforum.php?f=14

Thaiboxer · 11-12-2005, 11:22 PM

I'm building one now - I'll post photos to my web site soon. PM me if you're interested and I'll send you the URL.

I built a custom stand for my 125 gallon about a year ago, and I'm building the canopy to match. The only challenge is going to be fitting all my lights in there. I'm going to be running 2 x 36", 96w power compacts and 2 x 36" regular flourescents. Problem is, the tank is exactly 72.25" long with the framing around the top (that holds the glass together) so it's going to be tight.

I'm also planning on building a moonlight out of blue LEDs. Should be pretty cool!

BillyZ · 11-14-2005, 10:03 AM

((moving this to the [acronym:bc45055902="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:bc45055902] forum, you'll get better responses there))

Thaiboxer · 11-14-2005, 11:01 AM

I finished the frame for my canopy this weekend and have some of the oak facing on. I took a couple of pictures along the way and should be able to post them tonight or tomorrow.

11-12-2005, 12:11 PM	#1
1brent1 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Amherst, NY Posts: 109	Lets see pic's of your custom (DIY) canopy - need idea's I finished building the stand for my new 180 [acronym:b9629e8b48="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:b9629e8b48]. I now need to build the canopy I have 2x 6' fluorescents and will be getting 3x 250 watt DE [acronym:b9629e8b48="Metal halide light"]MH[/acronym:b9629e8b48], CoralVue sun replicator kits, ballasts, etc soon. Maybe some moonlighting too. My tank dimensions are 72x30x18. I was hoping anyone with similar tank dimensions/lighting can show off some pictures of your custom ([acronym:b9629e8b48="Do it yourself"]DIY[/acronym:b9629e8b48]) canopy. Actually any photos will probably help. Would like to get some idea's for mostly the inside layout and how/where to mount everything, how much room I'll need, etc.. GREATLY APPRECIATED!

11-12-2005, 08:13 PM	#3
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11-12-2005, 04:10 PM	#2
1brent1 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Amherst, NY Posts: 109	anyone??

11-12-2005, 11:22 PM	#4
Thaiboxer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 449	I'm building one now - I'll post photos to my web site soon. PM me if you're interested and I'll send you the URL. I built a custom stand for my 125 gallon about a year ago, and I'm building the canopy to match. The only challenge is going to be fitting all my lights in there. I'm going to be running 2 x 36", 96w power compacts and 2 x 36" regular flourescents. Problem is, the tank is exactly 72.25" long with the framing around the top (that holds the glass together) so it's going to be tight. I'm also planning on building a moonlight out of blue LEDs. Should be pretty cool!

11-14-2005, 11:01 AM	#6
Thaiboxer Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 449	I finished the frame for my canopy this weekend and have some of the oak facing on. I took a couple of pictures along the way and should be able to post them tonight or tomorrow.