DIY Canopy photos

ericb

New member
I finally finished building the new canopy for my 80 gal. I'm not a carpenter, but had fun with this project. Here's the plans I used:
6109Canopy_Plans__Medium_.JPG

I know it's a bit hard to read these, so if anyone needs some help with 'em, let me know.
Here's some photos along the construction process.
All the parts, ready to start:
6109Canopy_080906__Medium_.jpg

And, here's after I finished the cut outs:
6109Canopy_081406__Small_.jpg

Can you tell I don't have a workshop? Everything has to be taken out, do some work and then put it all away every day. What a pain!
Here's some photos after assembly was completed, before sanding and staining.
6109Canopy_081706__Small_.jpg

6109Canopy_081706a__Small_.jpg

6109Canopy_081706b__Small_.jpg

Like my furry friends? They have to supervise!
After I had it all sanded, I took it into the spare bedroom for staining.
6109Canopy_082706__Medium_.JPG

6109Canopy_082706a__Medium_.JPG

And finally, I wired up the PC lighting:
6109Canopy_090106__Small_.JPG


Let me know what you think.
 
Thanks! Now I just need to get some livestock so I can start posting some photos of a "living" tank.
 
Very nice. I am looking to do one myself. I built the stand just haven't built the canopy... Got the tank up and nothing else has mattered.
 
Back
Top