Building a canopy for my 75gal for my New MH fixtrure

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  1. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    So far I havent been able to order the correct legs for my fixtrue to set on and yesterday my tanks temp hit 82 so I had to do something. Last night I went to Home Depot grabbed some 1x6 and 1x2 textured spray pain and screws to build a 3 sided canopy. I had the guys at the depot cut my boards for me. They did it for free yay!! but Ill post some pictures of what I did it looks pretty cool i used the stone spray paint on it.
     
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Sounds like a good idea Leighton
    how far above the water surface are the lamps now?
    how far will they be when the canopy is finished and lamps are in there?
     
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  3. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Awesome! :)
     
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  4. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    They are about 4" above the water line now but will be almost 8" above when the canopy is built I wish i could hang them but Im renting so the less holes the better. I ordered some legs that will give it the extra 2" boost above the 1x6
     
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