canopy for breeder

[STsONpERs]

I need help!!!

i am a student, that unfortunatly isnt the best with wood work.

i was wondering if anyone, had plans, or the dimensions i should use.

pictures would be perfect.

i am looking to put 2-250s or 400s in there, if that makes any difference other then the hieght

 

[george1098]

any dimensions of the tank it would be going over?

 

[STsONpERs]

36*18*16, its a 40 breeder.

im not sure on whats the best way to have the canopy open either, since i am going to have halides and then vho,s in the im not too sure

 

[george1098]

Well basically all you have to do is build a box that fits onto the top of your aquarium. If you're going to use HQI pendants, than you don't have to worry about reflectors or anything. I would buld the box about 12" high so there is enouph room to hang your reflectors inside..
take a look at my tank thread, I did my canopy, and you could probably see from the pics how I worked the wood. It was a pretty simple desing that ended up looking pretty good.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=847805

 

[STsONpERs]

Thanx man,

I actually had your thread saved.

I am going to tackle this canopy in week or so...which should be fun.

i will post pics of how im doing, i will probably need a lil help in my way through it.

thank you again man

 

[george1098]

no prob, take lots of pics and i'd be happy to giv eyo ua hand with it