my new canopy

[larrynews]

my brother in law and i built this 60 bucks...ok my brother in law did most but i did hold a board everynow and then...he is a carpenter though

 

[reefnut]

Nice job... it looks great!! What are you planning to put in it??

 

[beth]

Yep, that's a nice looking canopy. The doors on front and top will make things very convenient for you. Good job!

 

[jbreneman]

I want one. Can he make a other one.

 

[larrynews]

its going on my 90 reef and taking the old one off...with the halides now i gt to much heat...thanks for the coments, we got the plans off this site i think and tweeked it here and there to make work for me...

 

[acrylic51]

Very Nice!!!!!

 

[nanoreef]

i want one !
awsome

 

[lennon]

Originally Posted by larrynews
my brother in law and i built this 60 bucks...ok my brother in law did most but i did hold a board everynow and then...he is a carpenter though

I was thinking of doing this. I just wondered..how do you get the canopy to stay high enough to put lights in? What sustains it above the tank?
thanks

 

[scubanoah]

it sustains itself. you normally just router an edge for it to rest on the top of your tank. or place another piece of wood inside the canopy near the bottom to make a lip for it to set on.

 

[lradlbeck]

you said that you got the plans on here? I was just wondering where - I was thinking of having someone make me one as a christmas gift.
THanks! It is beautiful!
I am jealous!
Liz

 

[misty7850]

Very nice canapy. We are starting to build one for 46 bowfront.. Wot a challange that is going to be. I put forth wot I am looking for in design, and user friendly... and together we blueprint it, and he gets the challange of cutting, and we'll both put it together and paint it.

 

[mr_bill]

That is a very nice and functional canopy. Your lucky to have such a gifted brother inlaw, mine just asks for money ,co-signatures, or bail bonds.

 

[jayc]

Very nice!

I like the two doors in the front.
Josh

 

[monalisa]

That really is a beautiful canopy! I hope you post pics of it after placing on the tank. I would love to see it in action!!
Lisa :happyfish

 

[larrynews]

i hope to move my lights into it this weekend...i can't wait

 

[mr_bill]

I don't suppose he left you the plans on that hood? :thinking:

 

[larrynews]

i gave them to him, i'll find them and post...someone on this site gave them to me i believe...but i'll look