Open back canopy

Pygy88 · 01/19/2007, 11:37 AM

Alright, gotta question. What is the benefit of having a open back canopy? I get that it might help with cooling if you are running MH but I am installing T5, probably an aquactinics solarflare, that has fans built in. I think the escaping light from the back might get annoying. I am assuming I will have to intall a fan(s) and/or a vent(s) on either end of the canopy anyway with or without the open back, so why leave the back open too? Anyhoo, I just wanted to get some input or opinions on this topic so I can make a decision to enclose the canopy I have on order.
Thanks in advance

J. Montgomery · 01/19/2007, 01:22 PM

I think you answered your own questions. Having an open back will help with air exchange as well as helping to let heat escape. If the escaping light is a bigger problem, then close the back. Its a matter of personal preference, and how your tank is set up (mine is against a wall where escaping light won't be a big problem, so I've opted for the open back).

sasscuba · 01/19/2007, 08:34 PM

Open back also allows for better air circulation and to help let moister out so it does not collect on the wood. I have the Aquactincs fixtures with an open back and my tank is 6 inches from the wall and at night I love the way the white light silhouettes the wall.

01/19/2007, 11:37 AM	#1
Pygy88 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TEXAS Posts: 98	Open back canopy Alright, gotta question. What is the benefit of having a open back canopy? I get that it might help with cooling if you are running MH but I am installing T5, probably an aquactinics solarflare, that has fans built in. I think the escaping light from the back might get annoying. I am assuming I will have to intall a fan(s) and/or a vent(s) on either end of the canopy anyway with or without the open back, so why leave the back open too? Anyhoo, I just wanted to get some input or opinions on this topic so I can make a decision to enclose the canopy I have on order. Thanks in advance

01/19/2007, 01:22 PM	#2
J. Montgomery Mouth Pipetting Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 6,278	I think you answered your own questions. Having an open back will help with air exchange as well as helping to let heat escape. If the escaping light is a bigger problem, then close the back. Its a matter of personal preference, and how your tank is set up (mine is against a wall where escaping light won't be a big problem, so I've opted for the open back). __________________ Josh

01/19/2007, 08:34 PM	#3
sasscuba Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Owasso, Oklahoma Posts: 990	Open back also allows for better air circulation and to help let moister out so it does not collect on the wood. I have the Aquactincs fixtures with an open back and my tank is 6 inches from the wall and at night I love the way the white light silhouettes the wall.