Canopy

[Ardee]

i bought a tank and stand without canopy but think I am going to get one. Are there any universal canopies that are good? I can get the matching one but it is hard to work out of because of small opening

 

[CodyRVA]

I did a custom build with a canopy, I used it for a week and i destroyed the thing, seriously. It was a total pain to work around, having to get in and out of the tank all the time was a mess. There are benefits, specifically in regards to your lights and having more options with placement. I ended up with a rimless tank anyways and thus a canopy is pointless, again IMO. You can always bend conduit or use ceiling or wall anchors for your lights, unless you like the look of the canopy, then rock on :cool:

 

[redfishbluefish]

You can always build your own. I documented the relatively simple canopy I built HERE, post #23. Minimal woodworking skills and not that much money. What I like about mine is plenty of room with the whole front opening up to get in and out of the tank.

 

[thewbell]

I also did a custom canopy and have been very happy with it (with the exception of a warped door when i wasn't careful....). I liked the idea of doors on the front but I also liked having full access to the top so I made my canopy with cabinet doors and a large piano hinge on the top. This way I have the option of the smaller doors for feeding and can swing the top open for larger maintenance. I also left the back and top open to limit trapping any air or having to install fans.

 

[dbrewsky]

this is how I modified a standard-type canopy for my needs and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out! You can see how I am utilizing my canopy and more in my build thread- Dbrewsky's 120 https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/dbrewskys-120-gallon-build.229666/

 

[Ardee]

Both of those look exactly like what I need