Plans for 180rr Canopy
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Randall_James
Premium Member
Check the DIY forum, lots of stuff and pics there 
http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=3
http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=3
racrumrine
New member
On thing to think about is how you will access the tank.
On my 180, it has a custom canopy that the original owner built. While beautiful, to access the tank, I have to open the front doors. If I have to access the back corners of the tank, I either have to stick my head in with the lights, or remove the canopy completely (hard to do the way the power cords for the lights were designed).
I have a 80 with a stock canopy that opens up like a piano lid. Great access; but, I have to make sure that the whole thing doesn't slam down and break the lights.
You'll have to think about what style works best for you.
Best of luck,
Roy
On my 180, it has a custom canopy that the original owner built. While beautiful, to access the tank, I have to open the front doors. If I have to access the back corners of the tank, I either have to stick my head in with the lights, or remove the canopy completely (hard to do the way the power cords for the lights were designed).
I have a 80 with a stock canopy that opens up like a piano lid. Great access; but, I have to make sure that the whole thing doesn't slam down and break the lights.
You'll have to think about what style works best for you.
Best of luck,
Roy
