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Pinkskunk
04/30/2014, 12:41 PM
Hi

i am about to build a canopy for my 180 standard AGA (Aqueon) tank. it will most likely be resting/sitting on top of the tank. i was wondering if all of you out there with your custom canopy doing the same? are we putting too much stress on the glass pane?

Note: Sorry the tittle should have said "Rest ON tank" not "of" typo

SGT_York
04/30/2014, 02:02 PM
Have done it that way for years.

The skin on my canopy is slightly lower than the supporting framework so it hides the trim nicely and keeps it placed right.

I used piano hinge for the fron panel so the whole facade lifts up and out.

davocean
04/30/2014, 03:26 PM
^^ Same here, mine has cleats that make it sit just below waterline.

Pinkskunk
04/30/2014, 06:48 PM
so you guys rest the weigh of the entire canopy on the tank?

M_Jaco
04/30/2014, 06:54 PM
yes its not an issue... unless your canopy is made of concrete

mfinn
05/01/2014, 07:59 AM
I used 3/4" plywood on my last 2 canopies which is a little excessive.
I used about 3/4 of a 4'x8' sheet, so it's pretty heavy.
The only problem was when I had to remove it.
Needed a extra person to help.

inthedeep2
05/01/2014, 05:03 PM
I would use something like 1x1's on the rails and any frame you are making and then skin it in something like 1/4'' sheeting maybe like this
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-1-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-3-Ply-BC-Sanded-Fir-Plywood-475707/203122259?N=5yc1vZc7qk
and they have 11/32 or 3/8'' also
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-11-32-in-or-3-8-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-3-Ply-BC-Sanded-Fir-Plywood-660326/203140645?N=5yc1vZc7qk

Redman88
05/01/2014, 09:10 PM
use 3/4x1 and build the frame like RE's stand