240G Peninsula Stand and Canopy Build

[clover128]

BTW - I'm not convinced that I would recommend floating the canopy idea... Although I do prefer / like the aesthetic, the visibility (and light spill of) the lights really bugs me.

Given the chance to redo, I THINK I would have done a "traditional" canopy that rests against the tank top.

Then again, I never take the opportunity to do things the simplest and most obvious way - I must subconsciously like trauma, heartbreak and tears.

I agree - I must be old school, or just old! (been in the hobby about 28 yrs) Cause I don't get the trend for exposed lights for that primary reason. Plus for me it detracts focus from the display. The only tank I've seen that the open top/exposed lighting looks good is:
I'm in the planning stages of a similiar 550 Triton tank. Thanks for this great thread.

 

[clover128]

I couldn't take it any more:

Now that's awesome! Nice choice IMO!

 

[Greybeard]

I'm the other way 'round... I'll never fight another canopy in my way when I need to get into my tank. Same concept... I like short and fat tanks. Easy to reach, don't get my sleeves wet, no need for a snorkel to clean my tank. Probably why I like peninsula tanks so well, too.

Light spill? Eh. Doesn't bother me.