Custom Canopy Recomendations

marcom50 · 11-01-2001, 09:23 PM

Hello Everyone,

I am some what new to the hobby, thus I am here to find bits of info to help me out with my new tank. I want to avoid as many headaches before I begin stocking, though I know there are always some surprises..i.e Murpheys Law.

I am setting up an acrylic tank with metal halides. I currently have a canopy that is about six - seven inches tall. I am concerned that this is too shallow and would result in warping the top of the acrylic tank because of the close proximity and the heat from the metal halides. I do have fans and a chiller, though I am still concerned. Does any one have any opinions in regards to this???

Also if I should use a different canopy, does any one have any recommendations for on-line or actual retail outfits for constructing custom canopies??
Thanks
Marcom50

wuelfman · 11-02-2001, 01:34 AM

with a 6-7 inch canopy your mh lights will be around 4 inches above the acrylic tank i would be worryed with the heat and warping the acrylic
i built my own canopy and it is 15 inches i have 2 400 watt mh and heat is not a problem
i dont have a link for custom canopy

JRoweNole · 11-02-2001, 11:48 PM

Marcom:

Check out www.bioreef.com

I just e-mailed them to inquire about a custom hood on my 92 gallon corner tank.

11-01-2001, 09:23 PM	#1
marcom50 Just Moved In Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 42	Custom Canopy Recomendations Hello Everyone, I am some what new to the hobby, thus I am here to find bits of info to help me out with my new tank. I want to avoid as many headaches before I begin stocking, though I know there are always some surprises..i.e Murpheys Law. I am setting up an acrylic tank with metal halides. I currently have a canopy that is about six - seven inches tall. I am concerned that this is too shallow and would result in warping the top of the acrylic tank because of the close proximity and the heat from the metal halides. I do have fans and a chiller, though I am still concerned. Does any one have any opinions in regards to this??? Also if I should use a different canopy, does any one have any recommendations for on-line or actual retail outfits for constructing custom canopies?? Thanks Marcom50

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11-02-2001, 01:34 AM	#2
wuelfman Tenant Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: stockton ca Posts: 83	with a 6-7 inch canopy your mh lights will be around 4 inches above the acrylic tank i would be worryed with the heat and warping the acrylic i built my own canopy and it is 15 inches i have 2 400 watt mh and heat is not a problem i dont have a link for custom canopy

11-02-2001, 11:48 PM	#3
JRoweNole Tenant Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 67	Marcom: Check out www.bioreef.com I just e-mailed them to inquire about a custom hood on my 92 gallon corner tank.

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