125 Canopy teaser pics

[Flippers4pups]

 

[kegogut]

Looks great man, what kind of lighting are you putting in it?

 

[kegogut]

Also does it have a top on it?

 

[Flippers4pups]

For right now, a aquaticlife 72" 8 bulb. Yes it has a top. After test fitting it, it's is going to need venting. Gets warm in there. So, I'll be looking for a pair of fans to put on it soon.

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[Flippers4pups]

 

[frogspawn74]

Looks great. As far as fans I just ordered 2 water resistant fans with a programmable temp controller with led readout from coolerguys. Just under a 100 for everything needed. They sell a simple temp controller also that come on around 80 degrees for less than 10 if memory serves me correct.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Fans in!

 

[Flippers4pups]

Looks great. As far as fans I just ordered 2 water resistant fans with a programmable temp controller with led readout from coolerguys. Just under a 100 for everything needed. They sell a simple temp controller also that come on around 80 degrees for less than 10 if memory serves me correct.

I will check them out. A temp controller would be very nice!

 

[kegogut]

I dunno if it would be beneficial but maybe turn one of the fans around so its sucking the hot air out or is that a stupid idea?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Having them blow out rusts them out. They say that you should have them blow in cold air. Just need screens for them now.

 

[kegogut]

Having them blow out rusts them out. They say that you should have them blow in cold air. Just need screens for them now.

Gotcha.

 

[mpcart]

I've been running the same fan for 10 years 24/7. It's never failed. Blows in with an exit hole on the other side of the canopy. The secret is to clean the dust off every five years or so.

Canopy is looking nice.

-Mike

 

[Flippers4pups]

Thanks guys! Nice to know about the fans, they where only $9 dollars a piece. The walwart was $19. Cheap way to keep it cool. Does anyone know where to get screens for the fans local? They are the 120mm ones.

 

[Pife]

Micro center

 

[_E_]

Great job on the canopy. Very pro looking.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Thanks guys.

 

[Flippers4pups]

Micro center

That's a drive from me. Thanks though! Any place in St.Charles co?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Well I did what I've always done, just made them myself.

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[Tigé21v]

Looks awesome.
Are you worried about the chains holding the fixture rusting?

 

[Flippers4pups]

Even though they are stainless steel, they could rust. If that happens, then I will have to find a solution. My previous tank had braided wire hanging the light fixtures with no rust. Time will tell.