DIY Canopy/hood

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  1. gkw

    gkw Peppermint Shrimp

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    hi, i am about to build a wooden canopy or hood (what's the diff.) for my 125gal. Right now i have only NO light fixture and my tank's gonna be FOWLR, but i will be getting into reef a year or so later. therefore, i will probably get MH retro kit for it, so, i was wondering how tall should i make it? is 16" enough?

    thanks!
    GKW
     
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  2. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    That's plenty. Mine is about 14" tall and houses 2 metal halides and 2 vho bulbs.
    There wil be plenty of room left to dissipate heat and put fans in if they are necessary.

    Jim
     
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  3. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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