Canopy rest of tank

[Pinkskunk]

Hi

i am about to build a canopy for my 180 standard AGA (Aqueon) tank. it will most likely be resting/sitting on top of the tank. i was wondering if all of you out there with your custom canopy doing the same? are we putting too much stress on the glass pane?

Note: Sorry the tittle should have said "Rest ON tank" not "of" typo

 

[SGT_York]

Have done it that way for years.

The skin on my canopy is slightly lower than the supporting framework so it hides the trim nicely and keeps it placed right.

I used piano hinge for the fron panel so the whole facade lifts up and out.

 

[davocean]

^^ Same here, mine has cleats that make it sit just below waterline.

 

[Pinkskunk]

so you guys rest the weigh of the entire canopy on the tank?

 

[M_Jaco]

yes its not an issue... unless your canopy is made of concrete

 

[mfinn]

I used 3/4" plywood on my last 2 canopies which is a little excessive.
I used about 3/4 of a 4'x8' sheet, so it's pretty heavy.
The only problem was when I had to remove it.
Needed a extra person to help.

 

[inthedeep2]

I would use something like 1x1's on the rails and any frame you are making and then skin it in something like 1/4'' sheeting maybe like this
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbrande...ded-Fir-Plywood-475707/203122259?N=5yc1vZc7qk
and they have 11/32 or 3/8'' also
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbrande...ded-Fir-Plywood-660326/203140645?N=5yc1vZc7qk

 

[Redman88]

use 3/4x1 and build the frame like RE's stand