DIY canopy underway [Archive]

domjd05

11-23-2009, 12:31 AM

Constructed my canopy this weekend, I thought it turned out pretty well.

There will be 3 mounted shop lights, as you can see the 3rd had to be mounted to the door to fit, and to allow the glass hood to open lol..

I don't do much wood working but I thought it came out pretty good.

I will hopefully start conditioning it and staining it next weekend, I'll post update pics. Check out the journals forum for the entire thread on the tank (domjd's125)

Northernguy

11-23-2009, 12:39 AM

I think you did a great job!
It turned out fantastic.Once the stain and finish are applied it will look even better!thumbs2:

Scrup

11-23-2009, 01:08 AM

Nicely done!

rich311k

11-23-2009, 01:33 AM

Looks nice. Great job!

Aeonflame

11-23-2009, 02:06 AM

Those look just like the regular ol' fouorescent lights im using in my tank. How good are they for plants? Ive always wondered.

Will this be a planted tank?

domjd05

11-23-2009, 02:26 AM

They probably are. They are just 4' 40w strips, at 6500k. There will be 3 light fixtures when its done, so 240watts of light on 125 gallons, just a hair under 2WPG, all at 6500k, should be plenty light for a Moderately planted tank..

Some people say that the shop lights don't produce enough lumens.. I checked and these put out about 2,300 (per bulb)or so...

I've had plenty of people tell me for a Mod. planted tank this should be sufficient with a good substrate and ferts.