Canopy Height

bigpapa

bigpapa

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This weekend I am building my first canopy..
It is for a 6' 150 gal with 3 250 watt 10k mhs and actinic strip. I dont have corals yet but plan on getting some soon.
My question is this-- How high should the canopy be-or more precicely, how far from the water should the mh lights be??
This is the tank presently:
 
teresaq

teresaq

Active Member
My canopy for my 150 is about 14 inch tall, they light bulb is about 10 inches off the water.
T
 
spiderwoman

spiderwoman

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Originally Posted by Bigpapa
http:///forum/post/2690330
Thank you both!!
and WHOA!!
Spider thats a big um canopy you got there ;)
:) hehe we wanted a specific type of a custom canopy and our cabinet builder did a great job. He built a fully adjustable lighting shelf so that we can move the lights up and down as we wish. Also I wanted the second shelf above the canopy to house some glass fish and fake corals.
 
teresaq

teresaq

Active Member
Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2690344
Thanks! Yep, it's up and running... I'm just keeping it hidden hehehe
not fair

Big pappa, how tall is you tank, it looks alot shorter then my 150. Mines 29 high by 18 wide.
T
 
bigpapa

bigpapa

Member
Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2690344
Thanks! Yep, it's up and running... I'm just keeping it hidden hehehe
Well, looking forward to seeing it in action at some point.
I am just going simple as this is my first attempt and want to dumb it down for me. LOL I just hope the light comes on and doesnt burn my house down..
 
teresaq

teresaq

Active Member
Nice, I really wish mine was wider and not as tall. I am a short person and its hard to reach the bottom of the tank.
Good luck, looks great so far.
T
 
bigpapa

bigpapa

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Again, ty both for the compliments and the info. I really hope this comes out well--I should know by the end of the weekend....
rob
 
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