Custom Aquarium Canopy

[BlueBliss909]

I just picked up my first reef tank today. I want to put it right next to my TV and use an AI prime light. My problem is that I get migraines from exposed pendant lights.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m thinking a canopy would be best, measurements are 19in wide x 18.5in deep including the overflow.

Thank you!!

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family. Sounds like a canopy would be your best option.

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to R2R!!! Canopies and light shields can both help to direct the light.

 

[P-Dub]

Welcome!!! Yes, a canopy is really a great option. Personally, I do not like the exposed light and open top look. Yes, it does help with cooling and easy access but the light spill and industrialish look of the lights never appealed to me. Added benefit of a hood is you don't need to worry about fish suicides.

 

[Retro Reefer]

 

[albano]

Welcome

 

[andrewey]

Welcome to Reef2Reef. I would go with a floating canopy or hang a canopy over the tank to block the light.

 

[jk_s124]

Welcome! +1canopy.

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome!

 

[F i s h y]

Welcome to the party! A canopy is exactly what you need. You could even have it custom made to match any current furniture. Happy reefing!

 

[Billldg]

Welcome to R2R!!! Sounds like you have already been given some great ideas.

 

[Fishbro]

Welcome to R2R!!! Cool tank!

 

[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

I just picked up my first reef tank today. I want to put it right next to my TV and use an AI prime light. My problem is that I get migraines from exposed pendant lights.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m thinking a canopy would be best, measurements are 19in wide x 18.5in deep including the overflow.

Thank you!!

Welcome to R2R. A canopy sounds the simplest way to cover. Not sure about the ‘next to the tv’ idea. Keep safe.

 

[Reefnman2]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[SCReef'n]

Welcome to R2R!!

 

[AcroNem]

Welcome to Reef2Reef! If it were me, I'd probably try to build or have a canopy built. I don't have one on my current display and I would definitely add one if I was redoing it.

 

[ReefGrammie]

Welcome to R2R! I love having a canopy. My original reef tank was a 46-gallon bowfront and my son actually designed and built the canopy, which was challenging for a bowfront! I bet you could find some nice designs online, and maybe even find someone to build one (if you're not the handyman type). My LED fixture is mounted inside my current canopy on my 90. The added benefit is I love the wrasse species and I have yet to have a wrasse jump with the canopy in place (I had several jumpers before the canopy). Good luck!!

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R!