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Sindjin
09/26/2005, 07:01 PM
I will be building mine this weekend, and Im just curious about designing the access door.

Thanks!
Sindjin
09/26/2005, 09:11 PM
not one?
ReefRatz
09/26/2005, 09:12 PM
check my gallery
thesaent14
09/26/2005, 10:46 PM
hey i just finish par of my check

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/thesaent14/my%20progress/canopy001.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/thesaent14/my%20progress/canopy002.jpg
reflector DIY and you can remove them for clining
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/thesaent14/my%20progress/canopysatelites004.jpg


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/thesaent14/my%20progress/canopy2003.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/thesaent14/my%20progress/canopy2001.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/thesaent14/my%20progress/canopy2005.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/thesaent14/my%20progress/canopy2006.jpg

this is just for you to get a good idea need help pm me ill be happy to help
stugray
09/26/2005, 11:38 PM
Wow deja vu!

I guess I'll post all pics and just refer back here:

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/60772hood___convict_003.jpg

And

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/60772hood___convict_004.jpg

makes

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/60772hood_done_003.jpg

And

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/60772hood_done_002.jpg

Stu
wvdiscus
09/27/2005, 08:27 AM
I have a question. I read on some sites that it recommends you protect your retrofit lights from moisture and water or the warranty will be voided. Are you guys using any "protection" around your lights? Such as a sheet of glass or are you using a glass cover for your aquarium or are you going with nothing covering your lights? Thanks.
Ironsheikh
09/27/2005, 02:59 PM
where do you get those decorative moldings? I like the regal look of it
bob1965fish1
09/27/2005, 03:31 PM
Hi
here some of my 125 L shape

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/505/5668911-med.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/1/5668923-med.jpg
sealife
09/27/2005, 07:31 PM
you can get the molding at h/d
Sindjin
09/27/2005, 08:08 PM
Wow! Great Hoods everyone! Im going to attempt mine this weekend!
joshuaroot
09/27/2005, 08:11 PM
heres mine i put on my 55 with four 4' vho's

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/joshuaroot/fulltank.jpg
with the door open
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/joshuaroot/topopen.jpg
i mounted the ballast right on the back of it so all i have to do is unplug it and lift it right off my tank so everything is open.
nodbugger
09/27/2005, 10:34 PM
Mine is an open top Canopy.

You can see the way the bulbs are mounted inside along with the ballasts.
http://www.n00bstories.com/image.fetch.php?id=1186244919

You can see the bracing and more of the mounting here.

http://www.n00bstories.com/image.fetch.php?id=1392584794

Here are two pics from the outside.

http://www.n00bstories.com/image.fetch.php?id=1132088050
http://www.n00bstories.com/image.fetch.php?id=1339332402


You can see the bungy cords on top, I have screws mounted inside the canopy, just hang it up to work in the tank.

BTW, the reflector was moved off the top for photo purposes.