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njp14333
04/02/2006, 09:50 AM
im thinking about building a canopy for my 75g. id appreciate some pics to help me with design. thanks
pvtschultz
04/02/2006, 12:26 PM
Here are a couple pics I had from when I did mine. It is on a 90 which is the same as the 75 but taller. I just formed a skeleton of 1.5 X 1.5 in lumber cut from 2x4s and then braded/glued together. The skin is then bradded to the skeleton. HTH.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/62870032605stand12.JPG

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/62870032605stand01.JPG

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/62870040905hood01.JPG
marino420td
04/02/2006, 12:44 PM
Here is one I'm building for my 120. It isn't quite finished

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Canopy%20Construction/mini-IMG_5954.jpg

Here is the one I built for my 65 gal

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/582/54619mini-DSC00731.JPG
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/582/54619mini-DSC00729.JPG
vest0830
04/19/2006, 10:20 PM
please post more! im building a canopy this weekend.
dtaranath
04/21/2006, 06:50 PM
this is for my 90:


http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy__1_.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy__2_.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy__3_.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy__4_.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy__5_.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy__6_.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy__7_.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/101986canopy__8_.jpg
dtaranath
04/21/2006, 06:53 PM
Here's a link to another site for a DIY 75gal canopy:

http://timbob.com/Aquarium/canopy_build.htm
Maxxumless
04/21/2006, 08:27 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7223175#post7223175 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dtaranath
Here's a link to another site for a DIY 75gal canopy:

http://timbob.com/Aquarium/canopy_build.htm

Du’h! I’m such a dolt. I was about to buy longer wood clamps for another project until I viewed your link. Just connect two together… Thanks for saving me a buck dtaranath.
ARLO
04/22/2006, 06:03 AM
Here are a few of mine..

Arlo


http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/ArloGut/DSC01990.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/ArloGut/DSC01988.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/ArloGut/DSC01986.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/ArloGut/DSC01942.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/ArloGut/DSC01939.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/ArloGut/DSC01935.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e160/ArloGut/DSC02032.jpg
marino420td
04/22/2006, 07:32 AM
Here are a couple of pictures of my completed canopy.

With the tank

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Canopy%20Construction/mini-IMG_6050.jpg

without the tank

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/marino420td/120%20Gallon%20Canopy%20Construction/mini-IMG_6264.jpg
itstheantitang
04/22/2006, 10:02 AM
That stand is sweet!

If it had a keyboard it would look loke a fine quality piano :)
afex
04/22/2006, 11:42 AM
here's two pics of my super-simple canopy for my 75. it went along with the stand i was making.

these pics are before all the molding was on and before stain.

http://www.afex2win.com/pics/main/reefing/75_stand/119-1903_IMG.JPG

http://www.afex2win.com/pics/main/reefing/75_stand/119-1904_IMG.JPG
BRISK495
04/23/2006, 10:24 PM
tagging along - o you all follow diagrams or ust masterfull carpenters? Or both? :)
wbeavers
04/24/2006, 09:48 PM
Here is a shot of my work in progress.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/spsreef/DSCF0217.jpg

I'm using the Sun Lifts to raise and lower the lighting rack.

I used 1/2" plywood for the sides, and tied it together with Poplar 1x2s.
20 20
04/25/2006, 06:23 AM
Can you explain the Sun Lifts? Are they electric, or manual? I'm trying to design a canopy for my 125 gallon which will hold T5HO bulbs, and this design looks interesting. Basically I'm looking for the best design that will allow easy access to the tank for working in it.
Saltcity
04/25/2006, 03:07 PM
125g AGA.....

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/aquaticdesigns/Tank/canopyinside.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/aquaticdesigns/Tank/top.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b329/aquaticdesigns/Tank/53749a1b.jpg
dtaranath
04/25/2006, 04:23 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7246199#post7246199 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reeforbust
125g AGA.....



Hey Reeforbust,

if you saw my pics above, you'll notice I had gotten my inspiration from your canopy! Although I couldn't find a nice pentagon center piece for the top like yours, and I was too lazy to make one, so I just used a plain ol' square from Lowes.

Nevertheless, thanks for the idea! Nice to see the new color on yours!
fraggin
04/25/2006, 06:12 PM
marino that is a sweet sweet design
wish i could do woodwork like that
Saltcity
04/25/2006, 07:35 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7246690#post7246690 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dtaranath
Hey Reeforbust,

if you saw my pics above, you'll notice I had gotten my inspiration from your canopy! Although I couldn't find a nice pentagon center piece for the top like yours, and I was too lazy to make one, so I just used a plain ol' square from Lowes.

Nevertheless, thanks for the idea! Nice to see the new color on yours!

I noticed that......Glad I had a useful idea:p
stugray
04/25/2006, 07:45 PM
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/60772hood_done_001.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/60772hood_done_002.jpg http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/60772hood_done_003.jpg

More pics of build in Gallery.

Stu
Amador
04/25/2006, 09:29 PM
Here's mine. The whole front of the canopy flips up on a couple of piano hinges.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/Amad0r/CompleteSm.jpg
jaze36
04/26/2006, 06:41 AM
Here is mine for my 10 gal

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/jaze36/Hpim0468a.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b72/jaze36/Hpim0467a.jpg
slammer3166
04/27/2006, 05:24 AM
Wow Guys your canopys look awesome,making me want to figure one out for my 55gal,nice job guys
Rainer Feyer
04/27/2006, 10:04 AM
Excellent canopies!

stugray: I went to your gallergy and found one of the more interesting skimmer set ups I have seen to date!

How does your skimmer produce? can you explain what you did? I am very intersted in the concept,
ykh
05/20/2006, 02:55 PM
Man, you guys are very good in building the stands and canopies! I wish I have the skill to build one myself:(
dtaranath
05/20/2006, 03:18 PM
yeah, but you probably have skills in Photography that most don't have.
ykh
05/20/2006, 03:27 PM
Ha, my photography skill is just OK, not that great:p Will be willing to trade my skill for stand & canopy building job:)

Where can I find details like what tools to use, what material to buy on building a stand and a canopy?I would like to build one for an AGA 40 gal breeder tank. Thanks.



<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7404982#post7404982 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dtaranath
yeah, but you probably have skills in Photography that most don't have.
reefinmike
05/20/2006, 03:39 PM
http://www.piranha-fury.com/pfury/uploads/post-3592-1145315189_thumb.jpg
http://www.piranha-fury.com/pfury/uploads/post-3592-1145315250_thumb.jpg
stugray
05/20/2006, 03:54 PM
Rainer Feyer

"stugray: I went to your gallergy and found one of the more interesting skimmer set ups I have seen to date!

How does your skimmer produce? can you explain what you did? I am very intersted in the concept,"

See "http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=662413&highlight=skimmer+with+no+pump"

or search for "Skimmer with no pump" in the advanced topics forum.

It has worked great so far, but I am about to put a 5-gal bucket recirculating skimmer in it's place. Mostly for experimentation, not because the older one was inadequate.

Stu

BTW - 1000 .... whoo Hooo! I'll go have a shot now!