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Old 05-04-2008, 11:00 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Well this is my first attempt to build canopy to house my 2x175 MH lighting system. Not to expensive and is working really well. Hope you enjoy!
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Canopy before painting



Devil cat caught on camera!!!!!



Canopy after painting
Enamel spray paint did'nt come out too bad







Now I just need some fish and coral lol
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Old 05-04-2008, 11:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Cool , neat set up .
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I enjoy building stuff much more than buying it, you can save a lot of money and also have a great sense of accomplishment, nice job


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