1st DIY MH Canopy Build w/pics

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by beazalbob69, May 4, 2008.

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  1. beazalbob69

    beazalbob69 Astrea Snail

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    Well this is my first attempt to build canopy to house my 2x175 MH lighting system. Not to expensive and is working really well. Hope you enjoy!
    Click on pics for large size!

    Canopy before painting
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    Devil cat caught on camera!!!!!:eek:
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    Canopy after painting
    Enamel spray paint did'nt come out too bad;D
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    Now I just need some fish and coral lol:)
     
    beazalbob69, May 4, 2008
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  2. wildreef

    wildreef Stylophora

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    Cool , neat set up .
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I enjoy building stuff much more than buying it, you can save a lot of money and also have a great sense of accomplishment, nice job
     
    GuitarMan89, May 5, 2008
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  4. Mikachase

    Mikachase Astrea Snail

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    Very nice.
     
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  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Good job Bob...

    Looks great and will be very functional.
     
    omard, May 5, 2008
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