DIY canopy

Hello everyone,

I thought I would share what I made with all of you in hopes of inspiring others to follow what I did. I made a canopy for my 90 gal (still not done yet but its close enough to put pics up). Hope what I did will help some of you decide to make your own instead of spending 300$ on one from a store. I spent way less than 50 dollars in materials to build this since I had all the tools already. I don't mind making a how-to if there is enough interest.






The bottom pic illustrates how it opens up so you have access to the tank/lights. There are no hinges on it yet, I got a bit excited to share this with everyone

 

I'll give that one a 10++++. I made my own but it does not look as good as yours Good Job.

Jim

 

Here's a shot of the inside, before i put the front boards on the lid

 

Looks Great Serotonin,
What is it going to house? Are you going to add fans?

J

 

Yes, I will most likely make some holes for a couple fans. I plan to either put 6 fluorescent lights in there or a 2x150 MH (ish) setup. I will most likely use flouros due to heat paranoia.

I'll add a couple more pics when its all installed

 

Nice Job!!!! I want to build my own but the problem is my skimmer, its a HOT(no sump for this tank).

 

WOW! That looks like one you would buy in the stores for $300!! Excellent craftsmanship. Even with a how-to, I doubt mine would turn out like that!

 

Very nice

I would love to see a how-to on this beautiful canopy. I've been thinking about making my own as well for the upcoming tanks, or my 75 I have now. Please...feel free to share!

 

Very nice canopy. I would like to make one for my new 75 Gallon. Would you sell me your plan. Please email me at [email protected]
Happy Holiday
Johnny

 

Looks awsome I made one a few months back. I like the front how it opens up it gives a lot more room to work with when cleaning. I have three 150W halides in mine with One fan blowing the hot air out of the top. The fan Purchased is a one of those that change speeds as the temp rises. Well worth the 40 bucks I spent on it. and its quiet too.