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02/21/2007, 10:00 AM
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Canopy or open top?
When I built my canopy a few years ago I failed to read the instructions for the Gorilla Glue that I used and some of my joints have started to separate. I knew I was going to have address it soon but last night while doing some cleaning my canopy pretty much fell apart in my hands. Suddenly I was balancing a bunch of wood a few fans and a very hot metal halide bulb over my tank, the canopy is still repairable but it will take some time so I decided to run the tank open top until I do so.
I mounted my mogul base metal halide into an old reflector I had laying around and temporarily mounted it to the wall. Now that I have seen the tank open top I kind of like the look of it. What do you guys think? Should I put the canopy back on or find a more permanent solution for my lighting and leave it open? Tank with canopy.  With the canopy removed.    Top down with pumps on 
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02/21/2007, 10:04 AM
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I like both looks. IMO, it depends on how much light spread you are getting. If you are lighting up half your livingroom floor, then I'd say put the canopy back on...
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#3
02/21/2007, 10:08 AM
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Yeah, it's kind of neat looking for a while but the reflected light can be REAlLY annoying, depending on what else in in that and adjacent rooms.
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#4
02/21/2007, 10:11 AM
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I like the look of yours with the canopy
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#5
02/21/2007, 10:16 AM
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Canopy looks nicer to me, also one thing to consider is evaporation. In the winter months it dries out here and I loose an inch of water in about 24 hours off the top of my 75 if I don't put the top on it.
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02/21/2007, 10:17 AM
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If you have jumpers in your tank or have any plans on getting one someday, you'll want the canopy.
BTW - I like both looks.
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#7
02/21/2007, 12:32 PM
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It's good for a change just like SDguy said, but when it's all said and done..."the canopy gives it that finished look." Also, you don't want to leave your tank open like that for people to put their hands in or god knows what else..."your canopy looks great."
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#10
02/21/2007, 04:36 PM
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I like it with the canopy.
What was it about the glue that made it give? I hope you didn't use the glue on that stand, it's a work of art! Very nice.
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#11
02/21/2007, 05:01 PM
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Quote:
I didn't build the stand, I got lucky and found one that fit the old acrylic tank almost perfectly so I bought it and built the canopy to match. I just recently had a new glass tank built that was sized for the stand. The tank in the first picture is the acrylic tank. |
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#12
02/21/2007, 05:02 PM
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canopy!
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02/21/2007, 06:37 PM
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I always liked open top, but then I'm biased!
 
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#16
02/21/2007, 07:19 PM
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Go with the canopy dude it looks way better.
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02/21/2007, 07:22 PM
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Great looking set-up. My chocolate lab would have that on the floor within minutes... Big dumb dog.
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#19
02/22/2007, 12:42 AM
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I'm a rebel...ditch the canopy, put your sunglasses on and soak up some rays!
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#21
02/22/2007, 12:58 AM
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awesome...
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#22
02/22/2007, 01:22 AM
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gotta go topless..thats how mine is and i love it
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#23
02/28/2007, 01:22 AM
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That setup is beautiful. I have an 18x18x18 cube that I am in the planning process with. I was wondering if you have the plans from when you built this setup or if you could possibly post some more detailed pics. I really like the design of the stand.
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#24
02/28/2007, 02:00 AM
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i don't like the canopy, makes it look bulky. and plus the open top looks a lot cooler
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