Custom Canopy/Lighting?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by ItalianNJ, Feb 20, 2006.

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  1. ItalianNJ

    ItalianNJ Astrea Snail

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    Argh!
    I guess I am going to have to go with just PC lights, then I can go closer correct?
     
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  3. chetrod

    chetrod Peppermint Shrimp

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    You got any handy friends around I just built one for my 125 gallon just started a thread in the DIY forum. Total cost minus the lights was about $140
     
  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Hey Italianjob,

    Here are the pics of my modified hood. Let me know if you think it will work in your case

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  5. ItalianNJ

    ItalianNJ Astrea Snail

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    That actually looks custom made.. It looks nice! Thats kinda what I would like to do.
    I wouldnt mind making a custom, but I am afraid that I wouldnt find the right stain color.. that would be a problem.. :(
     
  6. chetrod

    chetrod Peppermint Shrimp

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    What I did was took pictures with me then bought the small cans and tried on a couple scrap pieces until I found a match then bought the big can. Also you can take a door off and take it with you to Home Depot they will help match it. Just a thought I had a blast building mine.