My 2.5 gallon DIY Stand/Canopy - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

Sicklid · 08-08-2006, 01:09 PM

That makes me think I need a Betta or three... hmmm... You could even do little 3D backgrounds! That is inspiring, dude. I am a big fan of miniature systems.

**Purrbox** · 08-09-2006, 05:54 PM

Could you post a picture of the back of the canopy? Just curious if it's completely enclosed or at least partially open in the back.

Looks really nice.

MSU Fan · 08-10-2006, 11:05 PM

sorry for the delay purrbox. Been busy planting the 2.5 betta lately (I should note that the 2.5 is the first of my planted tanks!)...anyway, here are some pics of the inside of the canopy (looking at the back wall), and 1 of the back of the canopy. The cut out slot is for the filter and/or heater cords to exit the tank. I wired the light fixtures directly into the canopy. I have one 8 watt CF, and another fixture for another light if necessary.

Anyway, here you go!

Jchillin · 08-12-2006, 11:40 PM

That is some fine work and it looks absolutely stunning.

**Purrbox** · 08-13-2006, 09:58 AM

Very nice. I like the way that you used the metal brackets to solve the problem of resting the canopy on the tank. Someday I hope to get around to building a stand and canopy for my 2.5 gallon, so it's nice seeing what others have built. Of course I'll need to buy a few tools first.

czcz · 08-13-2006, 04:22 PM

Great great work, MSU Fan. I want.

Why put the socket near a side instead of the center? Easier mount while limiting light?

08-09-2006, 05:54 PM	#12
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 4,896	Could you post a picture of the back of the canopy? Just curious if it's completely enclosed or at least partially open in the back. Looks really nice. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

08-12-2006, 11:40 PM	#14
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,939 Images: 47	That is some fine work and it looks absolutely stunning. __________________ _________________________________ My 75g Planted tank

08-13-2006, 09:58 AM	#15
Purrbox Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Iowa USA Posts: 4,896	Very nice. I like the way that you used the metal brackets to solve the problem of resting the canopy on the tank. Someday I hope to get around to building a stand and canopy for my 2.5 gallon, so it's nice seeing what others have built. Of course I'll need to buy a few tools first. __________________ ~Joy 10 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 5.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - 2.5 Gallon Planted Photo Log - Pico Planted Photo Log

08-13-2006, 04:22 PM	#16
czcz Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: US Posts: 2,559 Images: 66	Great great work, MSU Fan. I want. Why put the socket near a side instead of the center? Easier mount while limiting light? __________________ Stage 4 justanothertank.com

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08-08-2006, 01:09 PM	#11
Sicklid Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tarpon Springs FL Posts: 658 Images: 4	That makes me think I need a Betta or three... hmmm... You could even do little 3D backgrounds! That is inspiring, dude. I am a big fan of miniature systems.

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