Canopy

MrGeoReefer · 06/23/2011, 12:13 PM

What do I need to take into account if I decided to use a canopy for my next tank? How's it different than an open top tank? Etc.. Just let me know your experiences thanks

moondoggy4 · 06/23/2011, 12:18 PM

You will need to have a place for the heat to escape. Have computer fans in there to blow in there to keep it cool. Have a way to block the light when you open the lid so it does blind everyone.

vitodog · 06/23/2011, 12:31 PM

Make sure that whatever canopy you decide on, you have enough room to work over your tank. The canopy I had (don't have it anymore) for my 90 gal did not allow me enough room to work when opened. In order for me to work above my tank, I had to remove the canopy and a canopy for a 90 gal can be awfully heavy. Good luck.

MrGeoReefer · 06/23/2011, 03:00 PM

Thanks for the info, how would I need to secure a DIY led fixture to the canopy ?

moondoggy4 · 06/23/2011, 06:03 PM

First make sure that you have plenty of air circulation around the LED. Is this light dimmable? Do you already have corals in the tank?

FancyDirty · 06/23/2011, 06:21 PM

make it easy to work inside your tank with your hood on

MrGeoReefer · 06/23/2011, 07:15 PM

I am just doing a little research on a future tank which will be a 40b more than likely, I havent decided on what type lighting i want so y'all can chime in on that too. I am having stand/canopy built by a guy, im just gonna give him a rough design of what i want it to do or whatever , so what design works the best with canopies? Stands? If i do get leds they will be dimmable over a tank with LPS & Softies if that makes a difference.

moondoggy4 · 06/24/2011, 12:22 PM

A slight rule of thumb T-5's can be held 4 to 6'' off the water MH about 9'' I have seen LED's especially good ones about a foot over the water.

06/23/2011, 12:13 PM	#1
MrGeoReefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 43	Canopy What do I need to take into account if I decided to use a canopy for my next tank? How's it different than an open top tank? Etc.. Just let me know your experiences thanks

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06/23/2011, 12:18 PM	#2
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	You will need to have a place for the heat to escape. Have computer fans in there to blow in there to keep it cool. Have a way to block the light when you open the lid so it does blind everyone.

06/23/2011, 12:31 PM	#3
vitodog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,226	Make sure that whatever canopy you decide on, you have enough room to work over your tank. The canopy I had (don't have it anymore) for my 90 gal did not allow me enough room to work when opened. In order for me to work above my tank, I had to remove the canopy and a canopy for a 90 gal can be awfully heavy. Good luck.

06/23/2011, 03:00 PM	#4
MrGeoReefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 43	Thanks for the info, how would I need to secure a DIY led fixture to the canopy ?

06/23/2011, 06:03 PM	#5
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	First make sure that you have plenty of air circulation around the LED. Is this light dimmable? Do you already have corals in the tank?

06/23/2011, 06:21 PM	#6
FancyDirty Moved On Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 30	make it easy to work inside your tank with your hood on

06/23/2011, 07:15 PM	#7
MrGeoReefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 43	I am just doing a little research on a future tank which will be a 40b more than likely, I havent decided on what type lighting i want so y'all can chime in on that too. I am having stand/canopy built by a guy, im just gonna give him a rough design of what i want it to do or whatever , so what design works the best with canopies? Stands? If i do get leds they will be dimmable over a tank with LPS & Softies if that makes a difference.

06/24/2011, 12:22 PM	#8
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	A slight rule of thumb T-5's can be held 4 to 6'' off the water MH about 9'' I have seen LED's especially good ones about a foot over the water.