Canopy on a rimless tank?

Candi · 07/19/2019, 05:05 PM

I know, I know... why have a rimless tank if you want to put a canopy on it. I'm very interested in the Red Sea Max tanks for overall looks & what appears to be an easy setup (going from a hot mess of an old 70g Oceanic tank with plumbing that needs to just be tossed)... but I have kids & cats and a solid canopy is a must in my house, and honestly I prefer the finished look. So that said, can I put a canopy on top of a Red Sea rimless tank w/o risking hurting the tank/glass etc. Looking at photos online it looks like they used to sell tanks with a canopy, but I can't seem to find one now (even to gutt and use with my LED lighting).

outssider · 07/19/2019, 05:47 PM

I cant see any reason not to put a canopy on if that's what you like. That's what I would do. I don't like any light spillage …..

Candi · 07/19/2019, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by outssider

I cant see any reason not to put a canopy on if that's what you like. That's what I would do. I don't like any light spillage …..

Thank you! So not to sound naive (but I am, I've only had rimmed tanks)... the wood canopy can just sit on the top of the glass without issue?

outssider · 07/20/2019, 09:02 AM

I've never done this on a rimless either but I would ….just be a little careful when removing and installing the canopy....

Candi · 07/20/2019, 09:06 AM

Thanks, sounds good. I build furniture so I'll build my own, likely make it so the frame stays on the tank at all time & is perfectly sized, then a slightly recessed top/lid will sort of sit inside that and can be removed for water changes/feeding etc w/o disturbing the actual framing portion so I'm not constantly lifting & reseating the frame.

Candi · 07/20/2019, 09:09 AM

I don't have a great photo but this is the stand & canopy I built for my nano... I did similar on this canopy.

nikon187 · 07/20/2019, 02:33 PM

most rimless tanks are NOT designed to have a canopy on top. thats what trim is for, to protect the glass when moving and furniture

07/19/2019, 05:05 PM	#1
Candi Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakland County, MI Posts: 452	Canopy on a rimless tank? I know, I know... why have a rimless tank if you want to put a canopy on it. I'm very interested in the Red Sea Max tanks for overall looks & what appears to be an easy setup (going from a hot mess of an old 70g Oceanic tank with plumbing that needs to just be tossed)... but I have kids & cats and a solid canopy is a must in my house, and honestly I prefer the finished look. So that said, can I put a canopy on top of a Red Sea rimless tank w/o risking hurting the tank/glass etc. Looking at photos online it looks like they used to sell tanks with a canopy, but I can't seem to find one now (even to gutt and use with my LED lighting).

07/19/2019, 05:47 PM	#2
outssider Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reseda, Ca. Posts: 1,717	I cant see any reason not to put a canopy on if that's what you like. That's what I would do. I don't like any light spillage ….. __________________ Please don't feed the bears because the bears will become dependent on free handouts and forget how to take care of themselves …... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mixed reef mostly sps

07/20/2019, 09:02 AM	#4
outssider Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reseda, Ca. Posts: 1,717	I've never done this on a rimless either but I would ….just be a little careful when removing and installing the canopy.... __________________ Please don't feed the bears because the bears will become dependent on free handouts and forget how to take care of themselves …... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mixed reef mostly sps

07/20/2019, 02:33 PM	#7
nikon187 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 4,717	most rimless tanks are NOT designed to have a canopy on top. thats what trim is for, to protect the glass when moving and furniture __________________ ----------------- Current Tanks: New 210 custom 84 x 24 x 24, 60g sump, SWC 250 extreme with bubble blaster 5000, 2 vortech mp40, 2 vortech mp10, 12 T5, Water blaster 5000, warner marine bio pellets, 60g clownfish cube, red carpet anemone with a 25g sump,SRO octopus 1000sss, 250w radium, lumenarc large.

07/20/2019, 09:06 AM	#5
Candi Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakland County, MI Posts: 452	Thanks, sounds good. I build furniture so I'll build my own, likely make it so the frame stays on the tank at all time & is perfectly sized, then a slightly recessed top/lid will sort of sit inside that and can be removed for water changes/feeding etc w/o disturbing the actual framing portion so I'm not constantly lifting & reseating the frame.