Did u support your canopy???

[urbor]

Ok so I built a canopy for my 500 gallon tank. I'm trying to figure out if i can just rest it on the tank or do i need to attach it to the ceiling or something???


The tank is glass and its 8"x30"x38"
The canopy is just a frame built out of 2x4's


any help would be appreciated, I'm trying to keep this project moving.

 

[GoToSleep]

The canopy for my 550 gal is going to rest directly on the tank but my tank has a powdercoated steel rim around the top so I feel pretty comfortable about this. I am considering picking up a motorized lift that will be able to lift the entire hood straight off the tank if I ever needed more access to the tank than I can get through the large opening at the front of the hood.

 

[Lightsluvr]

Another option...

Another option...

If you have a through the wall system, you might look into something like we are doing...use pocket door rails to roll the entire assembly off the tank for maintenance and/or cleaning...

The rail:

The wheels (rated at 150#):

How it works:

Probably won't work if your display is in same room as the tank equipment...

LL