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Old 11/22/2007, 10:07 PM
mandm25254 mandm25254 is offline
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Need help with canopy

Hello i have desided to make a nicer canopy for my 75g tank. i have two 400w MH that need to be incanopy and two 48 VHO's but i would like it to be as open as possable due to all the heat but i was wondering if any body had any ideas or pictures of anything that could help me with and idea's

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Old 11/22/2007, 10:13 PM
usmc121581 usmc121581 is offline
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WHat I used was pressure treated 2x6's I spaced the 2x6's on top about 1/4-1/2". My lights sit 10" from the water and the back is fully opened. My tank does not get over 83
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Old 11/23/2007, 12:05 AM
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I'm working on one now. But I'm out of town till Sat morn. and can't get any pics up till then. The way usmc explained is similar to my design. Don't forget, if the heat is a concern you could always get a couple computer fans from Radio Shack.
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Old 11/23/2007, 01:12 AM
mandm25254 mandm25254 is offline
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i was kinda going for a all sides is open but still looks good
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Old 11/23/2007, 04:24 PM
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any one
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Old 11/23/2007, 04:35 PM
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I did one for my 90 which is the same dimensions as your 75 tank dimensions around the top. I run 2-250watt MH and 2 -48" 110w VHO actinics. The heat really isnt an issue with an open back and fans running on each side pushing cold air in and exiting out the back.

Just finished building:


With the lights in:


Fans in side:
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Old 11/24/2007, 12:21 PM
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thanks
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Old 11/24/2007, 07:16 PM
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Tnk look real nice and clean!!
 


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