Custom Canopy Recomendations

[marcom50]

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]

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]

Marcom:

Check out www.bioreef.com

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