Canopy, and wave motion

[cyslyde]

I want to create a canopy so that I can have better lighting on my 29 gal in order to start a reef. does anybody have a generic bluprint for one? if not, I need to know how to properly support it, if i need glass under it, how tall/far off the water should it be, what type of fixtures i need to get and anything else i did not think of. also one other quick question. at the local fish store, they have a powerstrip that creates "wave motion" when multiple powerheads are connected. are these good ideas? I am currently using a 295gph maxi-jet, and i was thinking of putting a smaller jet facing the other direction if i did get one.
thanx again for the help
-=CY

 

[wallda]

In order to give you some direction on how to construct your hood, I ask that you give us some additional information: What type of lights do you have/want to use, how much money you want to spend, ect.
About the powerstrip with the wave action, I have never used one.
Reef Tanks are fun!!!!

 

[frenchman]

My personal opinion about the wave is that it looks pretty cool but you have cheaper alternatives. These things are usually pretty fancy and costs quite a bit. I know many people who have great tanks and don't use this stuff. If you want a cheaper alternative, get an additional nice powerhead with a timer that repeats the cycle in very short time spans (30seconds, 1 minutes...)

 

[cyslyde]

ok... sorry about the delayed responce, modem died on the puter. anyways, I think the lighting unit i am going to go with is called a power compact... does that sound right? I know it has two bulbs, one blue and one white. also i currently have a 29 gal tank. thanx for the help
-=cy