Cedar as canopy material?

KevinFJB · 12-29-2003, 01:25 PM

I'm about to start building a canopy for a 112g (72x18x22) that will house two 250W HQI's, one 400W Iwasaki, and two 6' actinics. I would like to use cedar - has anyone tried it for canopy construction?

Thanks,

Kevin.

**Poseidon** · 12-29-2003, 05:45 PM

I've never tried it personally, but I don't think it really matters. Any wood will have to be sealed, then sealed again, then sealed some more. So whatever you choose for aesthetics (sp?) should be fine!!!

**scubadude** · 12-31-2003, 10:02 AM

Yeah im with mike...use whatever you want. I havent used cedar before either cuz pine was always cheap so I used it. and one canopy I didnt even seal it and it was good for a year but after a year it started to warp. I would use wood glue on all seams then I would stain/paint to your liking then seal it with some kind of weatherproof clear coat. Just make sure you ventilate that canopy real good away from the tank for days I had a freind lose a bunch of corals from paint fumes. Good Luck!

Rocky

12-29-2003, 01:25 PM	#1
KevinFJB New in Town Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1	Cedar as canopy material? I'm about to start building a canopy for a 112g (72x18x22) that will house two 250W HQI's, one 400W Iwasaki, and two 6' actinics. I would like to use cedar - has anyone tried it for canopy construction? Thanks, Kevin.

12-29-2003, 05:45 PM	#2
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,261	I've never tried it personally, but I don't think it really matters. Any wood will have to be sealed, then sealed again, then sealed some more. So whatever you choose for aesthetics (sp?) should be fine!!! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

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12-31-2003, 10:02 AM	#3
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,293	Yeah im with mike...use whatever you want. I havent used cedar before either cuz pine was always cheap so I used it. and one canopy I didnt even seal it and it was good for a year but after a year it started to warp. I would use wood glue on all seams then I would stain/paint to your liking then seal it with some kind of weatherproof clear coat. Just make sure you ventilate that canopy real good away from the tank for days I had a freind lose a bunch of corals from paint fumes. Good Luck! Rocky

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